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S26 LRW

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,959 mi
Last recorded125,959 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 LRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2026 125,959 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 124,663 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 118,696 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 118,625 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 112,646 miles

parking brake efficiency just on legal requirement 16%

Fail 21 May 2024 112,437 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency just on legal requirement 16%

Pass 15 May 2023 106,913 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 105,049 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 93,948 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2021 87,839 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 79,464 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 70,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,879 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 53,320 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 44,280 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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S26 LRW is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 102,326 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S26 LRW, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S26 LRW registered?

S26 LRW is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is S26 LRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 LRW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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