2008 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · FN08 WRA

The 24 June 2026 MOT at 116,742 miles passed, confirming current roadworthiness, while the test record flagged a front brake disc that is worn, pitted or scored, though not seriously weakened on the inner faces. The maintenance record shows a largely stable pattern, with most tests passing without defect, yet two failures in 2019 and 2017 (supplementary restraint system warning and headlamp aim) and a structural corrosion failure in 2024 indicate recurring issues that have not been fully resolved. Over the 18‑year lifespan the mileage has risen from 96,005 miles in April 2015 to 116,742 miles in June 2026, averaging about 6,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 2008 model. The increments between consecutive tests are modest, ranging from 1,500 miles in 2019‑2020 to 744 miles in 2025‑2026, and no prolonged periods of stagnation are evident, suggesting consistent use rather than long standing idle periods. A buyer should therefore inspect the structural integrity of the front and offside jacking points, looking for the corrosion that reduced rigidity in 2024, and verify that the suspension bushes, coil springs and anti‑roll bar drop links are sound, given the 2016 and 2018 advisories on deteriorated dust covers and play in the steering rack inner joint. The brake system warrants close examination of the front disc condition, pad wear, and the functionality of the rear parking brake, which has repeatedly been noted as marginal or out of adjustment. Finally, the recurring headlamp aim and SRS warning, together with the 2015 nail in the offside rear tyre, point to a need for thorough checks of lighting alignment, the supplemental restraint system, tyre condition and overall chassis soundness before purchase.