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FY16 FXR

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,084 mi
Last recorded161,084 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 FXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 161,084 miles

Emissions to low to register a test..

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 161,084 miles

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

Emissions to low to register a test..

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 144,181 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 144,181 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 140,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 136,513 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 136,513 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 117,869 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 98,166 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 80,326 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 59,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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FY16 FXR is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red 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 FY16 FXR, 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 FY16 FXR registered?

FY16 FXR is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is FY16 FXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY16 FXR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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