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How reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/s?

Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/s passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. The most commonly reported issues are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
83.3% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 2,055 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 83.3%.

First-time inspection pass rate83.3%
Dangerous defect rate
3.8%
Retest rate
14.5%
Typical mileage by age2020 cohort
Age 3
74,532 km
Age 5
111,494 km
Age 10
-
Annual mileage distributionfrom 35 vehicles
Bottom 10%
1,763 km
Low 25%
4,345 km
Median
13,016 km
High 25%
18,499 km
Top 10%
27,511 km
Most common inspection failures
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen4.6%
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.1%
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED2%
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm2%
Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn1.3%
Where failures most often occur
Front Nearside(3.1%)
Front Offside(2.6%)
Front(2.5%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/s reliability by year

How the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/s performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
201977.2%92,100 km
202083.3%111,494 km
202186.4%–

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/s as a model. The reliability of any individual Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/s also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/s reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/s passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 83%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/s?

The most common owner-reported issues are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (4.6% of inspections); A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (2.1% of inspections); A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (2% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (2% of inspections); Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn (1.3% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/s?

For a typical Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/s, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 74,532 km at 3 years, 111,494 km at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/s before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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