2018 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · JO07 JBS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in March 2026 at 135,308 miles, this followed a significant failure just five weeks prior at the same mileage. The February failure revealed multiple critical issues across the steering and braking systems, indicating that components were run until the point of failure rather than being serviced proactively. The mileage profile reflects heavy commercial use for an eight-year-old van, averaging approximately 17,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 11,500 miles driven between the April 2024 and February 2025, followed by another 11,000 miles in the final year leading up to the recent failure. This high mileage puts considerable strain on the drivetrain and suspension, and the consistent accumulation of miles between annual test intervals explains the rapid wear seen on front-end components in the latest records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The February 2026 failure flagged worn nearside anti-roll bar ball joints and both front track rod ends, suggesting the entire steering assembly is reaching the end of its service life. Because the tester noted the brake discs were pitted and pads were thin during the March 2026 pass, you should verify that these parts were actually replaced rather than merely cleaned or de-adjusted to allow for the subsequent pass. Given the high mileage, also check for signs of leaking dampers and excessive play in the bushings common on Vivaro models at this stage of life.