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J300 RBE

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,622 mi
Last recorded122,622 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 RBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 122,622 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 117,000 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 117,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 109,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damp

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 109,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damp

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 100,544 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 90,774 miles

master cylinder pipe secured with cable tie

Pass 31 Aug 2021 84,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 78,100 miles

high level brake not working

nearside and offside front subframe rear torsion rods bent to chassis as marked

rear bumper cover loose and bumper carrier damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2020 78,098 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

high level brake not working

nearside and offside front subframe rear torsion rods bent to chassis as marked

rear bumper cover loose and bumper carrier damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2019 71,823 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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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J300 RBE is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue 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 J300 RBE, 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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J300 RBE is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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