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SP61 NSJ

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

321,794 mi
Last recorded321,794 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 NSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 321,794 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 321,794 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 7 Sep 2022 308,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 308,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 298,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 298,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 298,005 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

strut top mounts noisy

various components corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2020 298,005 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

strut top mounts noisy

various components corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 282,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear handbrake slow reaction

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge 205/65x16c

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s and central seat belts in mid row not fully retracting

o/s/f and n/s/f door check straps deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2019 282,608 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear handbrake slow reaction

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge 205/65x16c

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s and central seat belts in mid row not fully retracting

o/s/f and n/s/f door check straps deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2018 251,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to abs pump x1 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 5 Sep 2018 251,194 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation and handbrake (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s blades not tested for clearing (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to abs pump x1 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

earth strap to gearbox deteriorated

steering rack damp

Pass 7 Sep 2017 215,638 miles

Front roughness in strut top mounts

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area ? (2.3.3b)

Rear boot button sticking?

Fail 6 Sep 2017 215,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front roughness in strut top mounts

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area ? (2.3.3b)

Rear boot button sticking?

Rear seat belts twisted?

Pass 6 Sep 2016 173,125 miles

Front roughness in strut top mounts

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outeredge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inneredge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear door button sticking

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2015 129,620 miles

undertray fitted /oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 129,620 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outeredge and tread low

undertray fitted /oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 98,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers start to smear screen

rear high level brake light not working

Pass 6 Sep 2013 66,833 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 66,833 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,618 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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SP61 NSJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 SP61 NSJ, 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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SP61 NSJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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