Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Edition S/s (2021)
2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Edition S/s
CarHunch analysed 541 real MOT records for the 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Edition S/s. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Edition has a first-time MOT pass rate of 68.3%, which sits 11.7 points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful reliability gap that suggests buyers should budget for more frequent repairs. The dangerous defect rate of 10.2% is moderate and not alarming, but does signal that one in ten vehicles will have had a safety-critical issue at some point.
These vans are running around 58,000 miles at median age, which is typical for the model, and they're averaging just 0.5 failures per vehicle—the main issue is the higher advisory count of 2.0 per vehicle, pointing to wear items and minor issues rather than catastrophic failures. If you're considering this model, factor in regular servicing and check the MOT history closely before purchase; the pass rate deficit means this particular generation needs more attention than average.
What to check before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Edition S/s
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 540 | 68.4% | 0.5 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Edition S/s 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 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Edition S/s vehicles fall between 38,490 and 77,170 miles.
MOT History Averages
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