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TJ55 BAR

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,140 mi
Last recorded129,140 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ55 BAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 129,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 109,854 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction slight crack may follow through (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 102,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 100,408 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 100,408 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 99,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 99,184 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s 205/65/16/C bud (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 97,422 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 97,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 93,693 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 87,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 79,357 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 79,357 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 66,754 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on edges 206-65-16-C

Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,150 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 38,716 miles

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

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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TJ55 BAR is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TJ55 BAR, 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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TJ55 BAR is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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