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RA16 FHL

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,256 mi
Last recorded141,256 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 FHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 141,256 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 135,751 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 128,774 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 119,565 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 107,909 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES ,low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 107,909 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES ,low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 94,561 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jul 2019 70,341 miles

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

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 FHL is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RA16 FHL, 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 FHL registered?

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

Is RA16 FHL safe to buy?

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