2008 Vauxhall Movano · 1,214 MOT tests
2008 Vauxhall Movano reliability
2008 Vauxhall Movanos fail 45% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 Movano years (1,214 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Movanos: 39.2%)
- 45%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Movanos: 39.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 140,443
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,214
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: about average for its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.2% of tests fail here (110% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Vauxhall Movano
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.8%
- Brakes22.6%
- Suspension14.3%
- Body, chassis and structure9.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.6%
- Steering5.6%
- Seat belts and airbags5.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 8.73%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Parking brake inoperative on one side 4.94%
The parking brake does not work on one side, so the car may not hold on a slope and needs repair.
Position lamp not working 4.61%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.53%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.2%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Parking brake efficiency under half required 3.71%
The parking brake is well below required strength and is unlikely to hold the car on a slope.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (14.5%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (10.63%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.83%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.58%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.25%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.1%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Vauxhall Movano reliable?
2008 Vauxhall Movanos fail 45% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 Movano years (1,214 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Vauxhall Movano MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (8.73% of tests), parking brake inoperative on one side (4.94% of tests), position lamp not working (4.61% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Vauxhall Movano have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Vauxhall Movano shows 140,443 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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