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RUS 808W

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,793 mi
Last recorded36,793 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUS 808W
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 36,793 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs very slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

CV grease around offside front brake

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight, intercooler boost hose area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

nearside front fog lamp missing

nearside rear outer door handle broken

radiator and a/c condenser bent

Fail 6 Nov 2025 36,783 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs very slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

CV grease around offside front brake

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight, intercooler boost hose area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

nearside front fog lamp missing

nearside rear outer door handle broken

radiator and a/c condenser bent

Pass 28 Nov 2024 35,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

a/c condensor and radiator bent

front bumper damaged

grease around offside front brake - (from cv joint?)

nearside front fog lamp missing

nearside rear door handle broken, have to pull on rod with pliers to open

offside washer jet partially blocked

very slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Nov 2024 35,494 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury rear door handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

a/c condensor and radiator bent

front bumper damaged

grease around offside front brake - (from cv joint?)

nearside front fog lamp missing

offside washer jet partially blocked

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2023 34,102 miles

Front bumper and items behind bumper damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear load space door cannot be opened from outside using handle

Fail 6 Nov 2023 34,092 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper and items behind bumper damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear load space door cannot be opened from outside using handle

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 32,522 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 29,219 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 28,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 28,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 26,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 26,119 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 23,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 21,693 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 20,165 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 18,149 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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RUS 808W is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 106,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RUS 808W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 15 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RUS 808W is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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