2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Vauxhall Movano MOT pass rate and common faults

603 MOT tests in 2024. 65.0% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time65.0%
Failed or needed repairs35.0%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 603 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.0%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    19 marked dangerous
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.5%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.3%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.9%
  2. Brakes24.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.5%
  4. Suspension6.1%
  5. Body & chassis5.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  7. Tyres3.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.8%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.5%

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 2016 Vauxhall Movano?

In 2024, 65.0% of 2016 Vauxhall Movano cars passed their MOT first time, across 603 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Vauxhall Movano?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Vauxhall Movano reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).