2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Vauxhall Movano MOT pass rate and common faults

133 MOT tests in 2024. 45.1% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time45.1%
Failed or needed repairs54.9%
Typical mileage at test114,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 133 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements14.3%
  2. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.8%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.3%
  4. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements8.3%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side6.0%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.3%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.3%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.5%
  10. Washers: not working4.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes63.2%
  2. Lights & electrics42.9%
  3. Suspension29.3%
  4. Body & chassis19.5%
  5. Steering15.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)15.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.5%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.3%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.8%
  5. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded9.8%

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 2002 Vauxhall Movano?

In 2024, 45.1% of 2002 Vauxhall Movano cars passed their MOT first time, across 133 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Vauxhall Movano?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2002 Vauxhall Movano reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).