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YJ16 VFG

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,789 mi
Last recorded88,789 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 VFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 88,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

signs of slight leak of clutch fluid on pipe from the master cylinder

Fail 17 Jan 2026 88,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

signs of slight leak of clutch fluid on pipe from the master cylinder

Pass 11 Jan 2025 72,875 miles

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

Fuel cap seal splitting

Fail 11 Jan 2025 72,875 miles

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

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

Fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 19 Jan 2024 61,206 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 51,788 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 44,107 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 41,211 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 27,746 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 21,133 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Adam?

Based on 593,824 MOT tests across 61,251 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,061
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
61,251
On UK Roads
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YJ16 VFG is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 35,882 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Vauxhall Adam typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ16 VFG is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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