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PE16 PLX

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,089 mi
Last recorded185,089 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE16 PLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 185,089 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Jul 2026 185,085 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Jun 2025 177,188 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces show slight wear

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 171,225 miles

Both front and rear brake discs show signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2023 158,056 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 147,971 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 147,971 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 130,771 miles

front wipers slight smearing

Pass 14 Feb 2020 122,791 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 122,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

centre brake light inop

centre stop light inop

Pass 15 Feb 2019 96,379 miles

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))

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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PE16 PLX is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey 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 PE16 PLX, 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 PE16 PLX registered?

PE16 PLX is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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