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FJ16 XWD

2016 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,979 mi
Last recorded92,979 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Antara50,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 XWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 92,979 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front splash guard damaged

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2025 82,362 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 69,575 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 49,103 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 42,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 36,022 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 25,513 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 XWD is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWD, 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 XWD registered?

FJ16 XWD is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 22 July 2016.

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