2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Vauxhall Movano MOT pass rate and common faults

118 MOT tests in 2024. 50.8% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time50.8%
Failed or needed repairs49.2%
Typical mileage at test127,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 118 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.2%
  2. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.3%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.9%
  4. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements5.9%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid4.2%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working4.2%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  8. Position lamp: adversely affected by the operation of another lamp3.4%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.4%
    6 marked dangerous
  10. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes39.0%
  2. Lights & electrics39.0%
  3. Suspension26.3%
  4. Body & chassis15.3%
  5. Steering11.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.9%
  8. Tyres5.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.2%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible7.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Vauxhall Movano?

In 2024, 50.8% of 2001 Vauxhall Movano cars passed their MOT first time, across 118 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Vauxhall Movano?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Vauxhall Movano reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).