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RA16 FJZ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,110 mi
Last recorded111,110 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 FJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 111,110 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 111,110 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 102,032 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 102,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 93,750 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 84,282 miles

battery warning light on

Fail 10 Aug 2023 84,256 miles

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

battery warning light on

Pass 13 Aug 2022 71,376 miles

battery light stayingon

Pass 13 Aug 2021 55,575 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 44,426 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 30,480 miles

Both front tyres starting to get abit low on tread

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

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 FJZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue 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 RA16 FJZ, 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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RA16 FJZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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