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L300 NJO

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,017 mi
Last recorded126,017 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 NJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 126,017 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2025 73,287 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 114,726 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 114,564 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2024 62,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 62,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 105,780 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 48,016 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 104,917 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 39,490 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Unable to rev for emissions

Pass 29 Apr 2022 97,844 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 97,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 29,773 miles

Rear tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 26 Apr 2021 80,718 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 80,718 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror assembly (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Both abs sensors insecure

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 16,514 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 60,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 May 2020 60,245 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 9,135 miles

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2019 46,203 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 7,896 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,188 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 34,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted The rear bumper has a step. The step is broken and its part can cause injury. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Rear step (on bumper), red reflector damage. (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Upper Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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L300 NJO is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L300 NJO, 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 L300 NJO registered?

L300 NJO is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is L300 NJO safe to buy?

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