Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s reliable? We analysed 3,380 real MOT tests across 1,054 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s.
Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1997cc
- Power
- 120 BHP
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- LCV
- Common colour
- Grey
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 149 g/km Band F
- Emission class
- 6ao
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £260
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £143
Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 308 | 79.5% | 29,594 | 46,280 | 70,105 |
| 2021 | 905 | 80.8% | 31,880 | 50,040 | 70,319 |
| 2020 | 1,138 | 83.9% | 32,500 | 50,772 | 73,598 |
| 2019 | 865 | 81.4% | 44,591 | 61,071 | 81,885 |
How Long Does a Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s Last?
Based on 1,054 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s vehicles on UK roads.
Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.9% MOT pass rate from 1,138 tests
79.5% MOT pass rate from 308 tests
The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.9% across 1,138 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s THIS CAR | 82.1% | 3,380 | 53,306 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 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TSI PHEV S-a | 92.6% | 1,238 | 32,497 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.1% across 3,380 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s owner drives around 10,972 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.