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L26 GEW

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,438 mi
Last recorded84,438 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 GEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 84,438 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 84,351 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 76,576 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Mar 2024 66,314 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 66,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 57,320 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 56,224 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 49,889 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 44,851 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 36,578 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 23,755 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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L26 GEW is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L26 GEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L26 GEW registered?

L26 GEW is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 January 2016.

Is L26 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L26 GEW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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