Vauxhall Movano L3H1 R3500 Cdti
VanFrom 351 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, caused 24 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 24 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 18 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 16 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 15 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 12 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 10 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 8 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 7 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 52% of failures are serious: 45.7% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 6.3% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £65.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 71.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2020 | 68% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Movano L3H1 R3500 Cdtis tested had between 11,935 and 31,677 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,351 median miles, the Movano L3H1 R3500 Cdti has 0.169 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Vauxhall models
| Vauxhall Corsa | 70.9% |
| Vauxhall Astra | 72.5% |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 67.2% |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 76.7% |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 75.3% |
Common questions
What is the Vauxhall Movano L3H1 R3500 Cdti MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Movano L3H1 R3500 Cdti has a 68.9% MOT pass rate based on 351 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Movano L3H1 R3500 Cdti?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Movano L3H1 R3500 Cdti is significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, which caused 24 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Movano L3H1 R3500 Cdti at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Movano L3H1 R3500 Cdti is 18,351 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,935 and 31,677 miles.
Buying a used Movano L3H1 R3500 Cdti?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 68.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £65 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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