How reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Sportive S/s?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Sportive 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 headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. 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.
Average reliability
Based on 4,600 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 78.8%.
Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Sportive S/s reliability by year
How the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Sportive 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 cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 84.6% | 112,470 km |
| 2020 | 78.8% | 115,398 km |
| 2021 | 80.5% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Sportive S/s as a model. The reliability of any individual Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Sportive 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 Sportive S/s reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Sportive S/s passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 79%. 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 Sportive S/s?
The most common owner-reported issues are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (7.9% of inspections); A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (2.5% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (2.2% of inspections); A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (1.4% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.1% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Sportive S/s?
For a typical Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Sportive S/s, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 74,615 km at 3 years, 115,398 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 Sportive 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.