UK cars with the highest average tested mileage

01

Peugeot E7

2,304 tests · 254,472 avg mi · 66.9% pass

254,472

An average tested mileage of 254k puts the E7 among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 66.9% first-time pass rate is the story, though a missing CV-joint boot and a number-plate lamp out are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 5.0%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

02

London Taxis Int Tx4

20,619 tests · 218,332 avg mi · 67.5% pass

218,332

An average tested mileage of 218k puts the Tx4 among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 67.5% first-time pass rate is the story, though worn suspension bushes and a number-plate lamp out are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 14.2%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

03

Peugeot Premier

1,711 tests · 191,855 avg mi · 66.7% pass

191,855

An average tested mileage of 192k puts the Premier among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 66.7% first-time pass rate is the story, though a number-plate lamp out and a split CV-joint boot are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 6.6%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

04

Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

1,890 tests · 172,310 avg mi · 76.1% pass

172,310

An average tested mileage of 172k puts the Landcruiser Amazon among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 76.1% first-time pass rate is the story, though a split CV-joint boot and windscreen damage are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 3.8%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

05

Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

1,648 tests · 169,738 avg mi · 69.4% pass

169,738

An average tested mileage of 170k puts the Landcruiser Colorado among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 69.4% first-time pass rate is the story, though a torn suspension dust cover and windscreen damage are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 6.1%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

06

Toyota Landcruiser

10,173 tests · 159,903 avg mi · 73.1% pass

159,903

An average tested mileage of 160k puts the Landcruiser among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 73.1% first-time pass rate is the story, though a number-plate lamp out and windscreen damage are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 3.9%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

07

Volvo 900 Series

10,160 tests · 156,573 avg mi · 69.5% pass

156,573

An average tested mileage of 157k puts the 900 Series among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly petrol-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 69.5% first-time pass rate is the story, though A battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier and windscreen damage are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 4.1%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

08

Volkswagen LT

16,257 tests · 156,545 avg mi · 63.0% pass

156,545

An average tested mileage of 157k puts the LT among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 63.0% first-time pass rate is the story, though windscreen damage and a weak handbrake are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 5.2%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

09

Mercedes Benz Sprinter

364,201 tests · 155,063 avg mi · 72.7% pass

155,063

An average tested mileage of 155k puts the Sprinter among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 72.7% first-time pass rate is the story, though windscreen damage and a weak handbrake are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 6.1%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

10

Mercedes Benz Viano

11,566 tests · 150,474 avg mi · 74.5% pass

150,474

An average tested mileage of 150k puts the Viano among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 74.5% first-time pass rate is the story, though windscreen damage and a number-plate lamp out are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 4.7%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

11

Vauxhall Astravan

15,941 tests · 149,415 avg mi · 65.7% pass

149,415

An average tested mileage of 149k puts the Astravan among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 65.7% first-time pass rate is the story, though a number-plate lamp out and a corroded brake pipe are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 5.9%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

12

Toyota HI Ace

14,074 tests · 148,427 avg mi · 70.3% pass

148,427

An average tested mileage of 148k puts the HI Ace among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 70.3% first-time pass rate is the story, though a number-plate lamp out and The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 6.9%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

13

Toyota Landcruiser Estate

1,874 tests · 147,721 avg mi · 75.7% pass

147,721

An average tested mileage of 148k puts the Landcruiser Estate among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 75.7% first-time pass rate is the story, though a number-plate lamp out and windscreen damage are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 3.8%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

14

Audi Allroad

3,246 tests · 147,488 avg mi · 78.3% pass

147,488

An average tested mileage of 147k puts the Allroad among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 78.3% first-time pass rate is the story, though a number-plate lamp out and windscreen damage are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 4.0%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

15

Volvo 240

4,189 tests · 147,481 avg mi · 70.3% pass

147,481

An average tested mileage of 147k puts the 240 among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly petrol-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 70.3% first-time pass rate is the story, though The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 3.2%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

16

Lexus Ls400

2,773 tests · 146,453 avg mi · 78.4% pass

146,453

An average tested mileage of 146k puts the Ls400 among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly petrol-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 78.4% first-time pass rate is the story, though The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and windscreen damage are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 4.0%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

17

Toyota Hiace

12,044 tests · 145,067 avg mi · 70.9% pass

145,067

An average tested mileage of 145k puts the Hiace among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 70.9% first-time pass rate is the story, though The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and a number-plate lamp out are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 5.4%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

18

Volvo 800 Series

5,802 tests · 144,368 avg mi · 69.9% pass

144,368

An average tested mileage of 144k puts the 800 Series among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly petrol-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 69.9% first-time pass rate is the story, though a split CV-joint boot and a number-plate lamp out are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 4.4%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

19

Isuzu Trooper

5,687 tests · 143,632 avg mi · 68.2% pass

143,632

An average tested mileage of 144k puts the Trooper among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 68.2% first-time pass rate is the story, though a split CV-joint boot and a torn suspension dust cover are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 4.4%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

20

Mitsubishi Pajero

4,046 tests · 143,508 avg mi · 70.0% pass

143,508

An average tested mileage of 144k puts the Pajero among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 70.0% first-time pass rate is the story, though a number-plate lamp out and The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 5.0%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

21

Nissan Primastar

20,001 tests · 143,048 avg mi · 61.9% pass

143,048

An average tested mileage of 143k puts the Primastar among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 61.9% first-time pass rate is the story, though a worn steering ball joint and windscreen damage are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 5.8%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

22

Ford Freda

1,716 tests · 142,691 avg mi · 62.2% pass

142,691

An average tested mileage of 143k puts the Freda among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 62.2% first-time pass rate is the story, though The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and structural corrosion are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 4.0%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

23

Mazda Mpv

1,374 tests · 142,668 avg mi · 58.5% pass

142,668

An average tested mileage of 143k puts the Mpv among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 58.5% first-time pass rate is the story, though The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and structural corrosion are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 5.6%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

24

Volkswagen Bora

11,137 tests · 142,009 avg mi · 67.8% pass

142,009

An average tested mileage of 142k puts the Bora among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 67.8% first-time pass rate is the story, though a split CV-joint boot and a defective headlamp lens are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 6.5%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

25

Volvo V70

80,376 tests · 141,721 avg mi · 71.0% pass

141,721

An average tested mileage of 142k puts the V70 among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 71.0% first-time pass rate is the story, though a number-plate lamp out and a lamp out are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 5.3%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

26

Fiat Scudo

16,457 tests · 141,589 avg mi · 63.0% pass

141,589

An average tested mileage of 142k puts the Scudo among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 63.0% first-time pass rate is the story, though a split CV-joint boot and a missing CV-joint boot are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 6.1%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

27

BMW 525

28,645 tests · 140,414 avg mi · 77.0% pass

140,414

An average tested mileage of 140k puts the 525 among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 77.0% first-time pass rate is the story, though windscreen damage and a defective headlamp lens are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 4.7%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

28

Nissan Interstar

1,762 tests · 138,699 avg mi · 62.0% pass

138,699

An average tested mileage of 139k puts the Interstar among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 62.0% first-time pass rate is the story, though a split CV-joint boot and a weak handbrake are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 5.7%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

29

Peugeot 406

6,631 tests · 138,677 avg mi · 64.2% pass

138,677

An average tested mileage of 139k puts the 406 among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 64.2% first-time pass rate is the story, though The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and a defective headlamp lens are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 5.5%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.

30

Toyota Previa

9,172 tests · 138,064 avg mi · 64.4% pass

138,064

An average tested mileage of 138k puts the Previa among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly petrol-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 64.4% first-time pass rate is the story, though a defective headlamp lens and a number-plate lamp out are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 7.9%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.