2014 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · LT14 HTG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding steering and suspension components. While it passed the most recent test in March 2026 at 115,556 miles, the tester identified play in the nearside front steering rack inner joints. This follows a recurring pattern of front-end wear, as the offside front track rod end was noted for play in March 2025 and similar issues appeared in 2023. This progression suggests that steering components are reaching the end of their operational life. The mileage profile is consistent with a commercial vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 9,600 miles per year. Between the March 2023 test at 83,531 miles and the March 2024 test at 96,057 miles, the vehicle covered 12,526 miles. This steady accumulation explains the gradual degradation of rubber components, such as the deteriorated CV boot noted in 2023, as the vehicle has been subjected to consistent use rather than long stationary periods. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front steering assembly to assess the extent of the play in the inner joints. The record from March 2024 highlighting a corroded brake pipe covered in grease requires a close-up check to ensure that the structural corrosion has not progressed beyond what the previous advisory suggested. Additionally, given the history of worn tyres and deteriorated CV boots, the current state of all rubber boots should be verified for grease leakage or debris ingress which would indicate imminent failure.