2016 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · DP65 LNG

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT test in March 2024 at 240,044 miles. While a failure was recorded just days prior in February 2024 at 240,036 miles, the lack of recorded defects suggests a potential administrative error or a minor technicality that was rectified immediately. Since that successful pass, the vehicle has maintained a clean record without further flagged mechanical or structural failures or advisories. The mileage profile is exceptionally heavy for a ten-year-old van, averaging approximately 24,000 miles per annum. A significant surge in usage occurred between April 2019 and October 2022, where the vehicle covered over 70,000 miles in roughly forty months. The rate of accumulation accelerated to 45,000 miles driven between October 2022 and March 2024. This high mileage indicates consistent commercial or long-distance use, which places considerable strain on the drivetrain, turbo, and suspension components compared to lower-mileage examples. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the suspension and braking system due to the high-mileage history. Focus on worn control arm bushes, perished coil springs, and leaking shock absorbers which frequently degrade under heavy loads. The brake discs and calipers should be checked for thinning or binding, as the high mileage suggests frequent friction. Given the age and usage, scrutinizing the chassis and structural mounting points for corrosion is essential to ensure that the high mileage has not compromised the structural integrity of the vehicle.