2000 · 24 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2000 Vauxhall Movano MOT pass rate and common faults

110 MOT tests in 2024. 51.8% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time51.8%
Failed or needed repairs48.2%
Typical mileage at test122,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 110 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.2%
  2. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced8.2%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.2%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.4%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.4%
  6. Washers: not working5.5%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.5%
  8. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated4.5%
  9. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements4.5%
  10. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes31.8%
  2. Suspension30.0%
  3. Body & chassis29.1%
  4. Lights & electrics28.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)20.9%
  6. Steering11.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine25.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure21.8%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn12.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.8%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding10.0%

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: steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2000 Vauxhall Movano?

In 2024, 51.8% of 2000 Vauxhall Movano cars passed their MOT first time, across 110 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Vauxhall Movano?

The most common failure reasons were steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2000 Vauxhall Movano reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).