Cheap Vauxhall Vivaro Bonnet Strut

Yes, the Vauxhall Vivaro does use gas struts to support the bonnet when open, so this is a genuine part to search for. There are two struts, one on each side, and they can weaken or fail over time leaving the bonnet unsupported. When searching, make sure you specify NS (nearside/left) or OS (offside/right) as breakers will often list them individually.

These two vans fall in different generations — the first-generation Vivaro (X83 platform, 2001–2014) and the second-generation Vivaro (X82 platform, 2014–2019) — so the struts are very unlikely to be interchangeable as the bonnet design changed between generations. Stick to parts sourced from the same generation as your van for the best chance of a straightforward fit. Confirm the exact part with your breaker against your registration before buying.

Within the first-generation Vivaro (2001–2014) or the second-generation (2014–2019), the bonnet strut is generally consistent as the front-end structure did not significantly change mid-generation. The first generation did receive a facelift around 2006 which updated the front end, so if you are crossing that boundary it is worth checking with the breaker against your registration. Within a clear pre- or post-facelift period you should have a straightforward match.

Trim level does not affect bonnet strut fitment on the Vivaro — whether your van is a base model, Combi, Sportive, or Edition, the bonnet and its struts are the same across the range within a generation. You may find cosmetic differences in the condition or finish of parts pulled from different specs, but the strut itself is interchangeable regardless of trim. Focus your search on matching the generation and facelift period rather than the trim name.

The Vivaro and Trafic share the same underlying platform across both the first generation (2001–2014) and second generation (2014–2019), so bonnet struts from the equivalent Trafic generation are widely regarded as a match. This can be useful if Vivaro-specific parts are scarce, as Trafic breakers are common in the UK. That said, confirm compatibility with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing, as minor production differences can occasionally catch buyers out.

Breakers will typically sell bonnet struts individually, so you can replace just the failed one if the other is still holding firm. However, if both struts are original and the van has covered high mileage, it is sensible to replace both at the same time as the remaining one is likely to fail soon after. Your 2016 van falls in the second-generation Vivaro (2014–2019), so ask your breaker for a second-gen X82 bonnet strut and specify NS or OS as needed.