2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Vauxhall Movano MOT pass rate and common faults

272 MOT tests in 2024. 67.3% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time67.3%
Failed or needed repairs32.7%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 272 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.5%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.7%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    13 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.8%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working1.8%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.8%
  10. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes25.0%
  2. Lights & electrics22.4%
  3. Suspension5.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  5. Tyres4.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  7. Body & chassis4.0%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.3%

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 2015 Vauxhall Movano?

In 2024, 67.3% of 2015 Vauxhall Movano cars passed their MOT first time, across 272 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Vauxhall Movano?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; service brake performance: excessively binding; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 Vauxhall Movano reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).