2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Vauxhall Movano MOT pass rate and common faults

137 MOT tests in 2024. 59.1% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time59.1%
Failed or needed repairs40.9%
Typical mileage at test134,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 137 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements10.2%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.8%
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.4%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.6%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.9%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low2.2%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.8%
  2. Brakes32.8%
  3. Body & chassis11.7%
  4. Suspension7.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.2%
  8. Tyres2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded27.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.8%

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 2011 Vauxhall Movano?

In 2024, 59.1% of 2011 Vauxhall Movano cars passed their MOT first time, across 137 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Vauxhall Movano?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Vauxhall Movano reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).