2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Vauxhall Movano MOT pass rate and common faults

334 MOT tests in 2024. 55.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time55.1%
Failed or needed repairs44.9%
Typical mileage at test138,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 334 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements9.9%
  2. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side6.6%
  3. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%
  4. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault5.4%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.1%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.8%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.5%
    24 marked dangerous
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.3%
  10. Position lamp: not working3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes44.6%
  2. Lights & electrics36.2%
  3. Suspension17.1%
  4. Body & chassis9.3%
  5. Steering7.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags6.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.2%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn12.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.2%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.4%

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 2008 Vauxhall Movano?

In 2024, 55.1% of 2008 Vauxhall Movano cars passed their MOT first time, across 334 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Vauxhall Movano?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2008 Vauxhall Movano reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).