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FJ16 XVE

2016 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,267 mi
Last recorded85,267 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Antara50,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 XVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 85,267 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 85,267 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 78,370 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 70,488 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 70,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 64,523 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 57,003 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 55,148 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 55,127 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 51,279 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 46,895 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Antara?

Based on 362,535 MOT tests across 26,838 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
26,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 3,890
Registration plate lamp not working 3,438
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,940
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FJ16 XVE is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 50,696 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 Antara fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 3,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ16 XVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Antara typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 10 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ16 XVE registered?

FJ16 XVE is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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