2005 HOLDEN UTE3.8L PETROL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in August 2025 at 181,727 miles identified a slight play in the prop shaft bearing due to a worn rubber support, alongside a nearside rear tyre reaching the legal limit. This follows a pattern of recurring tyre and brake issues seen in previous years, suggesting that components are often only addressed once they approach failure. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 8,600 miles per year over its twenty-one year life. Between November 2022 and August 2025, the vehicle covered roughly 15,500 miles, indicating steady and regular use. While the clean records from 2021 and 2022 suggest a period of good health, the appearance of advisories from 2023 onwards indicates the vehicle is now entering a phase where accelerated wear and tear on mechanical components is more likely. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry and alignment, as the repeated failures for inner-edge tyre wear in 2023 and 2024 point to persistent misalignment or worn suspension bushes. The prop shaft bearing noted in 2025 requires a physical check for vibration or audible noise while under load. Additionally, given the history of thin rear brake pads in 2023, a thorough inspection of the braking system is necessary to ensure no calipers are binding or fluid lines have degraded over the vehicle's long age.