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RF63 DJF

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,622 mi
Last recorded148,622 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF63 DJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 148,622 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 130,379 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 117,886 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 105,781 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 105,779 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2021 89,141 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil marks around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brake pedal rubber slight wear

Fail 7 Jul 2021 89,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil marks around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brake pedal rubber slight wear

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 73,537 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 73,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 51,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 51,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front day running lamp inop

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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RF63 DJF 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 63.6%.

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 RF63 DJF, 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 RF63 DJF registered?

RF63 DJF is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 July 2016.

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