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BAZ 1497

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,919 mi
Last recorded78,919 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 1497
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 78,919 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 73,730 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 72,589 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 72,548 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 65,313 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 57,074 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 49,338 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 42,097 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 35,736 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 24,555 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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BAZ 1497 is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BAZ 1497, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAZ 1497 registered?

BAZ 1497 is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is BAZ 1497 safe to buy?

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