2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Vauxhall Movano MOT pass rate and common faults

218 MOT tests in 2024. 52.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time52.8%
Failed or needed repairs47.3%
Typical mileage at test139,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 218 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.3%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.9%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.4%
  4. Hazard warning - switch: inoperative6.0%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side6.0%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value5.5%
    20 marked dangerous
  7. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.5%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault5.5%
  9. Position lamp: not working4.1%
  10. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated3.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes41.3%
  2. Lights & electrics35.3%
  3. Suspension24.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  5. Steering9.2%
  6. Seat belts & airbags7.3%
  7. Body & chassis7.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.3%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn15.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.2%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2007 Vauxhall Movano?

In 2024, 52.8% of 2007 Vauxhall Movano cars passed their MOT first time, across 218 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Vauxhall Movano?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Vauxhall Movano reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).