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B8 XLJ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,280 mi
Last recorded135,280 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 XLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 135,280 miles

Nearside front coil spring seated incorrectly and shock/top mount have uplift

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 120,599 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 106,367 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 106,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 92,925 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 73,815 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 56,399 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 47,086 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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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B8 XLJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 72,558 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 B8 XLJ, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B8 XLJ registered?

B8 XLJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 October 2016.

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