2016 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · FH16 OTB

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test on 13 March 2026 at 108,363 miles passed, it followed a significant failure just two days prior. That failure highlighted critical safety issues including an offside front track rod end worn to a serious risk of detachment, alongside missing reflectors and a mirror. The recurring nature of these faults suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical failures when they directly threaten an MOT test result. The mileage progression is consistent with a commercial-use light profile, averaging approximately 10,800 miles per year over its ten-year life. The vehicle covered 15,907 miles between the February 2024 (75,880 miles) and February 2025 (91,787 miles) tests, and another 16,576 miles in the year leading to the latest inspection. This steady accumulation indicates the van is used regularly, which places expected stress on heavy-duty suspension, braking components, and drivetrain assemblies. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the parking brake system, as it failed efficiency requirements in both February 2025 and March 2026. This persistent issue suggests either stretched cables or sticking brake calipers that may require more than a simple adjustment. Given the serious track rod end failure in early 2026, the entire front steering and suspension geometry should be checked for signs of play or perished rubber bushes. The damaged offside windscreen noted in the March 2026 test also requires monitoring to prevent further cracking of the glass over time.