2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Vauxhall Movano MOT pass rate and common faults

219 MOT tests in 2024. 64.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time64.8%
Failed or needed repairs35.2%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 219 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction6.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.5%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    10 marked dangerous
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.3%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.3%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.8%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    5 marked dangerous
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.9%
  2. Brakes14.2%
  3. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  4. Body & chassis6.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  6. Tyres4.1%
  7. Suspension3.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.2%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2018 Vauxhall Movano?

In 2024, 64.8% of 2018 Vauxhall Movano cars passed their MOT first time, across 219 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Vauxhall Movano?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Vauxhall Movano reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 79, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).