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ET16 AVL

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,704 mi
Last recorded97,704 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 AVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 97,704 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 97,667 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 82,934 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 82,827 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 64,806 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 64,648 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 53,170 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 53,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 45,353 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 37,665 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 28,247 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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ET16 AVL is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ET16 AVL, 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 ET16 AVL registered?

ET16 AVL is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is ET16 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET16 AVL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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