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S27 GMJ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,764 mi
Last recorded57,764 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 GMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 57,764 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 57,763 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 54,586 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 54,581 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2023 47,199 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 47,196 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 45,705 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 38,346 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 36,666 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 30,785 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 23,663 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (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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S27 GMJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Brown 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 S27 GMJ, 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 S27 GMJ registered?

S27 GMJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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