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Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti SWB Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti SWB reliable? We analysed 645 real MOT tests across 123 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 645 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
71.9%
Typical Mileage
130,899mi
Annual Mileage
8,446mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti SWB is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti SWB.

Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti SWB Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti SWB. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti SWB Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti SWB owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,889 mi/yr
Typical
8,446 mi/yr
Average
9,507 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,844 mi/yr

Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti SWB Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti SWB MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
130,899 mi
75th Percentile
155,407 mi
95th Percentile
196,439 mi
Max Recorded
1,855,553 mi

How Does the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti SWB Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti SWB THIS CAR 71.9% 645 130,899 mi — yrs
Vauxhall Corsa 69.7% 26,893,546 58,908 mi 33 yrs
Vauxhall Astra 71.9% 25,288,868 76,280 mi 34 yrs
Vauxhall Zafira 71.9% 8,488,627 75,062 mi 27 yrs
Suzuki Grand Vitara SE Td 74.2% 885 124,103 mi — yrs

Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti SWB sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti SWB?

The Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti SWB has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.9% across 645 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti SWB owner drives around 8,446 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti SWB — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti SWB reliable?
Based on 645 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti SWB has a 71.9% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti SWB?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti SWB do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti SWB does around 8,446 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti SWB last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti SWB?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.