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DP16 PJV

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

286,049 mi
Last recorded286,049 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP16 PJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 286,049 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt slightly damaged off side outer belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central nearside outer belt buckle damaged

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut upper assembly has a large clearance seen from beneath bonnet. No wear/play found when suspended or lowered, further investigation advised

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut upper assembly has a large clearance seen from beneath bonnet. No wear/play found when suspended or lowered, further investigation advised

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 265,214 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn to steel (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged middle row outer seat poor condition (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged middle row outer seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged middle row outer seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

o/s/r back plate corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 230,067 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre row seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 230,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre row seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 185,239 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 184,994 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 0.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Electrical wiring insecure above pedals (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

battery charging warning light on dash

Pass 2 Dec 2021 170,406 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 170,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 138,007 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 113,606 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 113,592 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth and split (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 63,892 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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DP16 PJV is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DP16 PJV, 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 DP16 PJV registered?

DP16 PJV is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 July 2016.

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