2018 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · DN68 YHX

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2024‑11‑02 at 90,994 miles, but the tester flagged an inoperative registration plate lamp and rear brake discs that were worn, pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a)(ii)). The maintenance trend shows a mixed picture: earlier failures recorded in August 2022 (horn, headlamp aim, steering bearing wear, brake‑disc corrosion) have been largely resolved, yet the same rear brake‑disc condition reappeared in both the 2023‑10 tests and persisted into the 2024‑11 pass, while tyre cuts and a nail puncture were repeated in 2023. Overall the pattern indicates a gradual worsening of brake‑disc wear and tyre damage, offset by improvements in lighting and steering components. Mileage accumulation from September 2021 (66,379 mi) to November 2024 (90,994 mi) added roughly 24,600 mi over three years, averaging about 11,400 mi per year—typical for an eight‑year‑old van. The interval between the August 2022 test (82,277 mi) and the October 2023 test (87,624 mi) was only ten months, but the gap to the November 2024 test stretched to about thirteen months, leaving the vehicle roughly twenty months without a current MOT as of July 2026. The slowed mileage gain in the final year suggests reduced usage or periods of storage. For a buyer the critical items to inspect are the rear brake discs, which have been repeatedly noted as worn and pitted; the offside front shock absorber, which showed light oil misting in October 2023; and the anti‑roll bar linkage dust cover, which failed to prevent dirt ingress in the same test. Tyre condition warrants close attention—rear tyres recorded a nail puncture and a cut that did not breach the ply in 2023, while a near‑side front tyre cut exceeding requirements was recorded in the concurrent failure. The registration plate lamp should be verified for operation, and the steering bearing examined for noise, as the MacPherson strut top bearing was reported slightly noisy in 2022. The near‑side front MacPherson strut top bearing exhibited noise in 2022 and the front upper anti‑roll bar linkage dust cover was compromised, indicating the need for a thorough suspension check. No structural corrosion beyond the brake discs was documented, but the recurring wear on consumables points to inconsistent servicing. A pre‑purchase inspection should focus on the brake‑disc condition, suspension components, tyre integrity and lighting to confirm they meet acceptable standards before acquisition.