Top 30
UK cars with the highest average tested mileage
Sorted by average tested mileage, descending. 500-test minimum to avoid outliers.
- 01 310,417
London Taxis Int TX II
833 tests · 310,417 avg mi · 65.8% pass
An average tested mileage of 310k puts the TX II among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 65.8% first-time pass rate is the story, though a weak handbrake 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 3.7%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 02 234,531
Peugeot E7
1,623 tests · 234,531 avg mi · 66.8% pass
An average tested mileage of 235k puts the E7 among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 66.8% first-time pass rate is the story, though a weak handbrake and a split CV-joint boot are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 4.3%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 03 232,693
Peugeot Eurotaxi
591 tests · 232,693 avg mi · 62.9% pass
An average tested mileage of 233k puts the Eurotaxi among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 62.9% first-time pass rate is the story, though a split CV-joint boot and worn suspension bushes are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 4.9%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 04
213,333London Taxis Int Tx4
16,680 tests · 213,333 avg mi · 69.5% pass
An average tested mileage of 213k puts the Tx4 among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 69.5% first-time pass rate is the story, though worn suspension bushes and worn suspension bushes are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 9.8%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 05 177,237
Peugeot Premier
1,218 tests · 177,237 avg mi · 66.3% pass
An average tested mileage of 177k puts the Premier among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 66.3% first-time pass rate is the story, though a number-plate lamp out and a missing CV-joint boot are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 7.0%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 06 166,825
Toyota Landcruiser Amazon
1,114 tests · 166,825 avg mi · 71.6% pass
An average tested mileage of 167k 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 71.6% 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 3.9%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 07 165,187
Toyota Landcruiser Colorado
1,000 tests · 165,187 avg mi · 67.3% pass
An average tested mileage of 165k 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 67.3% first-time pass rate is the story, though a torn suspension dust cover and a number-plate lamp out 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.
- 08 161,439
Iveco Daily 35s11 Mwb
769 tests · 161,439 avg mi · 66.3% pass
An average tested mileage of 161k puts the Daily 35s11 Mwb among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 66.3% first-time pass rate is the story, though a lamp out and windscreen damage are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 7.4%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 09
157,912Volkswagen LT
10,357 tests · 157,912 avg mi · 63.0% pass
An average tested mileage of 158k 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 5.7%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 10 157,478
Mercedes Benz 308 D
531 tests · 157,478 avg mi · 61.4% pass
An average tested mileage of 157k puts the 308 D among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 61.4% 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 4.9%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 11 156,504
Volvo 900 Series
4,237 tests · 156,504 avg mi · 70.1% pass
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 70.1% 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 5.3%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 12 154,388
Toyota Landcruiser
5,969 tests · 154,388 avg mi · 72.0% pass
An average tested mileage of 154k puts the Landcruiser among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 72.0% 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 5.1%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 13
149,135Mercedes Benz Sprinter
257,122 tests · 149,135 avg mi · 72.0% pass
An average tested mileage of 149k puts the Sprinter among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 72.0% first-time pass rate is the story, though windscreen damage and a weak handbrake are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 5.8%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 14
148,942Audi Allroad
2,313 tests · 148,942 avg mi · 74.9% pass
An average tested mileage of 149k puts the Allroad among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 74.9% 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 5.0%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 15
148,083Audi All Road Avant
552 tests · 148,083 avg mi · 76.5% pass
An average tested mileage of 148k puts the All Road Avant among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 76.5% first-time pass rate is the story, though windscreen damage and worn suspension bushes are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 4.9%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 16
147,849Vauxhall Astravan
12,893 tests · 147,849 avg mi · 65.4% pass
An average tested mileage of 148k puts the Astravan among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 65.4% first-time pass rate is the story, though a broken or weak spring and a number-plate lamp out 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.
- 17
147,597Toyota Hiace
9,216 tests · 147,597 avg mi · 70.3% pass
An average tested mileage of 148k puts the Hiace among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 70.3% 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 a number-plate lamp out are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 6.4%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 18
147,266Toyota HI Ace
10,428 tests · 147,266 avg mi · 70.8% pass
An average tested mileage of 147k 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 70.8% 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 6.8%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 19 147,196
Mercedes Benz Viano
7,306 tests · 147,196 avg mi · 70.8% pass
An average tested mileage of 147k puts the Viano among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 70.8% 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 5.8%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 20 145,070
Iveco Daily 35s12 Mwb
692 tests · 145,070 avg mi · 61.1% pass
An average tested mileage of 145k puts the Daily 35s12 Mwb among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 61.1% 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 5.6%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 21 144,895
Mitsubishi Pajero
2,523 tests · 144,895 avg mi · 71.7% pass
An average tested mileage of 145k puts the Pajero among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 71.7% first-time pass rate is the story, though Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point and a number-plate lamp out are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 4.6%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 22 144,496
Volvo 800 Series
2,449 tests · 144,496 avg mi · 69.4% pass
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 69.4% 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 4.9%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 23 144,397
Iveco Daily 35c12 Mwb
985 tests · 144,397 avg mi · 59.4% pass
An average tested mileage of 144k puts the Daily 35c12 Mwb among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 59.4% first-time pass rate is the story, though windscreen damage and a weak handbrake are the faults to watch. Pass-after-rectification stands at 6.5%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 24 144,052
Lexus Ls400
1,188 tests · 144,052 avg mi · 75.5% pass
An average tested mileage of 144k puts the Ls400 among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly petrol-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 75.5% 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 4.3%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 25 143,699
Volvo 240
1,730 tests · 143,699 avg mi · 69.8% pass
An average tested mileage of 144k puts the 240 among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly petrol-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 69.8% 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 4.0%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 26 141,578
Toyota Landcruiser Estate
1,241 tests · 141,578 avg mi · 73.1% pass
An average tested mileage of 142k 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 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 5.2%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 27 140,844
Peugeot 406
5,079 tests · 140,844 avg mi · 66.7% pass
An average tested mileage of 141k puts the 406 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 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.
- 28 140,694
Ford Freda
1,243 tests · 140,694 avg mi · 63.8% pass
An average tested mileage of 141k puts the Freda among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 63.8% 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 3.9%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 29
140,234Nissan Primastar
15,714 tests · 140,234 avg mi · 61.7% pass
An average tested mileage of 140k puts the Primastar among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 61.7% 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 5.5%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.
- 30 139,789
Mazda Mpv
949 tests · 139,789 avg mi · 63.2% pass
An average tested mileage of 140k puts the Mpv among Britain's genuinely high-mileage fleets — mostly diesel-powered examples earning their keep across long routes. Despite the miles, a 63.2% 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 3.9%, suggesting wear-related faults are usually caught and sorted on the day rather than becoming terminal failures.