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R16 BBC

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,065 mi
Last recorded121,065 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 BBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 121,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 101,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 82,609 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 82,606 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 72,657 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 69,956 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 69,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad inner edge (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring no longer located at stop

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2021 58,138 miles

CLUTH & BRAKE PEDAL RUBBERS SPLITTING.

COOLANT EMPTY IN EXPANSION TANK.

Nearside Front NSF TYRE 2015 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WEARING LOW ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE 3-1 MM TREAD,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.(205-65-16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front OSF COIL SPRING NOT LOCATED ON STOP( LOWER.)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF TYRE PERISHING ON SIDE WALLS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 58,137 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken ADVISE BOTH SIDES. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

CLUTH & BRAKE PEDAL RUBBERS SPLITTING.

COOLANT EMPTY IN EXPANSION TANK.

Nearside Front NSF TYRE 2015 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WEARING LOW ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE 3-1 MM TREAD,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.(205-65-16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front OSF COIL SPRING NOT LOCATED ON STOP( LOWER.)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF TYRE PERISHING ON SIDE WALLS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 48,082 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 36,370 miles

BRAKE & CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBERS SPLIT.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive NSF DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL HAS SLIGHT LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Fail 20 Aug 2019 36,369 miles

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

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

BRAKE & CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBERS SPLIT.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive NSF DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL HAS SLIGHT LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

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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R16 BBC is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R16 BBC, 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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R16 BBC is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 August 2016.

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