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FC16 XRG

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,635 mi
Last recorded96,635 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 XRG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2026 96,635 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 72,763 miles

Offside daytime running light not working.

Fail 15 Jul 2025 72,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside daytime running light not working.

Pass 24 Jul 2024 52,496 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 50,246 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2023 50,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2023 43,663 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 35,284 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 26,144 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 19,849 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring testable components

under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 3 Jul 2019 15,509 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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FC16 XRG is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FC16 XRG, 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 FC16 XRG registered?

FC16 XRG is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 August 2016.

Is FC16 XRG safe to buy?

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