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LR16 SZJ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,435 mi
Last recorded136,435 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR16 SZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 136,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 136,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 123,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 123,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 114,105 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 114,039 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 103,606 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 93,176 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 84,517 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 75,797 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 75,797 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 66,560 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 66,560 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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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LR16 SZJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LR16 SZJ, 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 LR16 SZJ registered?

LR16 SZJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 August 2016.

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The MOT history for LR16 SZJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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