2016 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · EX66 NVT

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass on September 27, 2024 at 147,142 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable but reflects a reactive pattern, as the vehicle suffered a failure just seven days prior to that pass at 147,133 miles. While the most recent test showed no defects, the history of failures followed immediately by passes suggests the previous owner addressed issues only when necessitated by legal testing rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage profile indicates high-intensity usage, averaging approximately 14,700 miles per year over the ten-year period. A significant period of activity occurred between February 2022 at 130,062 miles and December 2022 at 147,112 miles, where the vehicle covered over 17,000 miles in under ten months. Since the final test in September 2024, the mileage has remained stagnant in the records. This high annual mileage has likely accelerated the wear on drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and braking systems compared to a lower-mileage commercial vehicle. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and underbody for structural corrosion, as high-mileage vans often face significant exposure to road salts. The recurring failures in late 2022 and late 2024 indicate that specific components were reaching the end of their functional life and required immediate replacement to pass inspection. Given the mileage, specific attention should be paid to the condition of the shock absorbers, coil springs, and the thickness of the brake discs, as these are the most common points of failure on heavy-duty Vauxhall models of this era.