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M8 XHR

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,611 mi
Last recorded109,611 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 XHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 109,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo/EGR area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 109,611 miles

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

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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo/EGR area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 97,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2024 97,249 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure on wishbone (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure on wishbone (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 90,920 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 90,920 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 84,487 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 84,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 79,341 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 79,341 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 74,282 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 74,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 70,969 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 70,969 miles

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

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

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

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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M8 XHR is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M8 XHR, 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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M8 XHR is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 February 2016.

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