Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sport Cdti Bt Ss (2018)
2018 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sport Cdti Bt Ss
CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sport Cdti Bt Ss. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro falls 3.7 points below the UK average first-time pass rate at 76.3%, suggesting slightly above-average wear and tear for a six-year-old light commercial vehicle, though the zero dangerous defect rate is genuinely reassuring for safety. The median mileage of 66,621 miles is reasonable for the age, but with an average of 0.42 failures per vehicle, these vans are encountering minor issues at a modest but noticeable rate during testing.
The complete absence of recorded advisories is unusual and suggests either these vehicles are reasonably well-maintained or minor faults are escalating directly to failures rather than being flagged as wear items. If you're considering one of these, prioritise a thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on the drivetrain and cooling system, and budget for at least one repair in the first year of ownership.
What to check before buying a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sport Cdti Bt Ss
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sport Cdti Bt Ss vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sport Cdti Bt Ss vehicles fall between 49,674 and 88,348 miles.
2018 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sport Cdti Bt Ss — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 74 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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