Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Griffin Ed S/S
From 391 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 19 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 19 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| a stop lamp not showing a steady red light or has significantly reduced light intensity | 2 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 2 |
| obligatory mirror or device inoperative, excessively damaged or insecure | 2 |
| lamp not securely attached | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.2% of Vivaro 2700 Griffin Ed S/S failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 7.1% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £90.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 81.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vivaro 2700 Griffin Ed S/Ss tested had between 27,536 and 62,409 miles on the clock.
At 43,862 median miles, the Vivaro 2700 Griffin Ed S/S has 0.043 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Vauxhall models
| Vauxhall Corsa | 70.9% |
| Vauxhall Astra | 72.5% |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 67.2% |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 76.7% |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 75.3% |
Common questions
What is the Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Griffin Ed S/S MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Griffin Ed S/S has a 81.1% MOT pass rate based on 391 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Griffin Ed S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Griffin Ed S/S is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 19 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Griffin Ed S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Griffin Ed S/S is 43,862 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 27,536 and 62,409 miles.
Buying a used Vivaro 2700 Griffin Ed S/S?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 81.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £90 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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