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PL16 OVB

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,621 mi
Last recorded147,621 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 OVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 147,621 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear pads getting low

Pass 17 Feb 2024 128,974 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Central seatbelt retracting mechanism worn

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside front shock damp

Nearside front tyre worn and perished

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread, tyre worn, and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 8 Oct 2022 111,116 miles

Central Front seat belt tied and slow to retract

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn

Pass 6 Jul 2021 67,666 miles

Central seat-belt - slow to retract.-

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 39,987 miles

Front both front wipers smeary but still clearing the screen

Front undrtray loose but not Likely to become detached

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear n\s\r Reversing lamp broken but no sharp edge

Pass 27 Jul 2019 36,391 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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PL16 OVB is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL16 OVB, 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 PL16 OVB registered?

PL16 OVB is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 August 2016.

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