Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/S
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 3,254 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
84%
Total Tests
3,254
Highest Pass Rate
2021 (87%)
Years Covered
3
About the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/S
The Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/S was MOT tested 3,254 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2019 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 84%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 87% from 725 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 79%. The 8 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/Ss pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 8 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 57,204 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 44,402 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Questions about the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/S
Is the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/S reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2019 to 2021), the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/S averages an 84% MOT pass rate, from 3,254 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 87%.
Which year Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/S has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/S has the highest MOT pass rate at 87%, while the 2019 model has the lowest at 79%, a 8 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/Ss more reliable?
Newer Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/Ss pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 8 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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