2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Vauxhall Movano MOT pass rate and common faults

312 MOT tests in 2024. 68.0% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time68.0%
Failed or needed repairs32.0%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 312 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    14 marked dangerous
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    8 marked dangerous
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.2%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.2%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.6%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.6%
  2. Brakes16.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  4. Tyres6.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  6. Suspension2.9%
  7. Body & chassis2.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2017 Vauxhall Movano?

In 2024, 68.0% of 2017 Vauxhall Movano cars passed their MOT first time, across 312 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Vauxhall Movano?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 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).