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RA16 FGE

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,260 mi
Last recorded52,260 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 FGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 52,260 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 52,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 50,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 48,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch evidence of tyre fouling damaged side running tubes (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 48,572 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch evidence of tyre fouling damaged side running tubes (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 43,951 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant on minimum

Fail 31 Jan 2023 43,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant on minimum

Pass 22 Jul 2021 36,055 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 36,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 30,473 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 23,638 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 23,638 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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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RA16 FGE is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 RA16 FGE, 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 RA16 FGE registered?

RA16 FGE is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 July 2016.

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