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Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

R16 MRJMOT history

R16 MRJ is a silver diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 22 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 129,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

R16 MRJ silver Vauxhall Vivaro – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Vivaro, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
129,125 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 MRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vivaro
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 MRJ was last recorded at 129,125 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 7,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jan 2021: 86,330 miles, lower than 86,529 miles on 15 Jan 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
121,400 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,725 miles
Average per year
8,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,125 miles
  • 2025 – 121,400 miles
  • 2024 – 109,745 miles
  • 2023 – 98,625 miles
  • 2022 – 90,855 miles
  • 2021 – 86,330 miles
  • 2020 – 81,293 miles
  • 2019 – 68,217 miles
  • 2018 – 58,304 miles
  • 2017 – 54,681 miles
  • 2016 – 41,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,125 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inside tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight movement in front subframe mounting bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,125 miles (+7,725)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    129,125 miles
    Test number
    251107949879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass121,400 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    121,400 miles
    Test number
    774323446813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inside tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight movement in front subframe mounting bushes
  3. Fail121,399 miles (+11,654)2 dangerous11 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,399 miles
    Test number
    448666394000
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between 2 flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour light lens excessively smashed (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inside tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight movement in front subframe mounting bushes
  4. Pass109,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,745 miles
    Test number
    613636151730
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail109,742 miles (+11,117)2 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,742 miles
    Test number
    478661377124
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal 2 metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn metal 2 metal with brake pad
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNo coolant tank top, missing
  6. Pass98,625 miles (+180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,625 miles
    Test number
    305675754080
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play / movement in front anti roll bar D bushes
    • AdvisorySteering wheel rubber outer becoming detatched
  7. Fail98,445 miles (+7,590)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,445 miles
    Test number
    388586273495
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront front brake discs very worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside and outside sidewall very perished and scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySlight play / movement in front anti roll bar D bushes
    • AdvisorySteering wheel rubber outer becoming detatched
  8. Pass90,855 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,855 miles
    Test number
    450656814524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll seat belts slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryGearbox drive shaft oil seals slightly leaking
  9. Fail90,855 miles (+4,525)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,855 miles
    Test number
    616600899779
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls and screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll seat belts slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryCoolant very low
    • AdvisoryGearbox drive shaft oil seals slightly leaking
  10. Pass86,330 miles (-199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,330 miles
    Test number
    305718535009
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail86,529 miles (+5,236)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,529 miles
    Test number
    293665142059
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant empty
  12. Pass81,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,293 miles
    Test number
    263059868788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,292 miles (+13,075)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,292 miles
    Test number
    499063275601
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass68,217 miles (+9,913)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,217 miles
    Test number
    102633498181
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  15. Pass58,304 miles (+3,623)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,304 miles
    Test number
    178789665573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,681 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,681 miles
    Test number
    413434137934
    • AdvisoryEML warning is On
    • AdvisorySays check Emissions on dash
  17. Fail54,681 miles (+13,256)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,681 miles
    Test number
    535318748033
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEML warning is On
    • AdvisorySays check Emissions on dash
  18. Pass41,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    41,425 miles
    Test number
    938581778675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 MRJ

Does R16 MRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 MRJ is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 MRJ?
The MOT on R16 MRJ is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 MRJ done?
R16 MRJ was recorded at 129,125 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 8,822 miles a year.
Has R16 MRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 MRJ has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 MRJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R16 MRJ find?
R16 MRJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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