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FH65 VNJ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,398 mi
Last recorded78,398 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH65 VNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 78,398 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 70,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside daytime running light inoperative

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 60,779 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 60,758 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 58,649 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 58,649 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned excessive play (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to ply on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush/bearing colasped (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall has bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber has split in it (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod has some play ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 48,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 39,435 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 31,659 miles

ADVISE ONLY - cut in floor

Fail 28 Oct 2019 31,659 miles

ADVISE ONLY - cut in floor

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 25,796 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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FH65 VNJ 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 FH65 VNJ, 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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FH65 VNJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 January 2016.

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