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GA08 SAM

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,825 mi
Last recorded94,825 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA08 SAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 94,825 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 94,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 86,035 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 68,856 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 68,856 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 55,664 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 55,663 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged insecure (1.6 (d))

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

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

Pass 15 Jun 2021 52,128 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 45,357 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 37,812 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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GA08 SAM is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GA08 SAM, 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 GA08 SAM registered?

GA08 SAM is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is GA08 SAM safe to buy?

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