2008 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · NY08 FSD

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT on October 15 2024 with 146,637 miles and no recorded defects. While the current status is clean, the history reveals a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes in both 2023 and 2024. These failures occurred within days of the scheduled tests, suggesting that the previous owner addressed minor rectifyable items, such as bulbs, wipers, or minor mechanical adjustments, immediately upon failure to ensure compliance. The mileage pattern is consistent with an 18-year-old van, averaging approximately 8,146 miles per year. The vehicle covered 3,647 miles between August 2022 and August 2023, and another 3,620 miles between August 2023 and October 2024. This low accumulation suggests light-duty use rather than heavy commercial strain on the drivetrain and suspension. However, the gap between the last test and the current date means the vehicle is now overdue for its annual inspection, which was due in October 2025. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically focusing on the sills and subframe mounting points where corrosion is common on Vivaros of this era. Because the record shows no advisories in the final tests, there may be hidden aging in suspension bushes or coil springs that the tester has not yet flagged. Given the age and low mileage, checking for brake caliper binding or perished rubber components is essential to ensure no degradation has occurred during the periods of lower use.