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SJ51 LLL

2016 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,747 mi
Last recorded88,747 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Antara50,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 LLL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 88,747 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 88,747 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing Trapped Under Rear Seat (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 82,256 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 82,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 75,233 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 75,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 63,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 50,780 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 50,780 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 40,068 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 35,438 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 26,030 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Antara?

Based on 362,535 MOT tests across 26,838 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
26,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 3,890
Registration plate lamp not working 3,438
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,940
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SJ51 LLL is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 50,696 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 Antara fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 3,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ51 LLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Antara typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 10 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SJ51 LLL is a 2016 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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