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NV16 MWJ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,168 mi
Last recorded115,168 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV16 MWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 115,168 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp fixing damaged but still secure

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

Fail 11 Jun 2025 115,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside headlamp fixing damaged but still secure

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 12 Jun 2024 103,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad appears to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 103,239 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad appears to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 92,837 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer edge ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 85,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 85,175 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 76,152 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 76,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 76,150 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 60,981 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 46,720 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber wearing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (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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NV16 MWJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NV16 MWJ, 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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NV16 MWJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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