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NJ16 UWP

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,363 mi
Last recorded140,363 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 UWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 140,363 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 140,363 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 130,411 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 130,410 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 117,906 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 106,030 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 105,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 17 Feb 2022 96,692 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 87,251 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 71,128 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 42,029 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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NJ16 UWP is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black 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 NJ16 UWP, 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 NJ16 UWP registered?

NJ16 UWP is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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