Vauxhall Movano (2001)
2001 Vauxhall Movano
CarHunch analysed 4,002 real MOT records for the 2001 Vauxhall Movano. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Vauxhall Movano has a first-time MOT pass rate of 65.4%, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly 40% of these vans have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant red flag for safety-conscious buyers. This diesel-only cohort struggles with structural and mechanical integrity as it ages.
These vans are running at around 112,900 miles on average, which is high for a 23-year-old vehicle, and they rack up 4.6 failures and 17.6 advisories per test, indicating widespread wear across multiple systems. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes, suspension, and bodywork corrosion, as the failure rate suggests these areas deteriorate quickly.
What to check before buying a 2001 Vauxhall Movano
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 39.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 3,995 | 65.4% | 4.64 |
| Petrol (0%) | 7 | 71.9% | 2.86 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Vauxhall Movano vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2001 Vauxhall Movano vehicles fall between 84,115 and 136,574 miles.
2001 Vauxhall Movano — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 312 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (20% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Vauxhall Movano
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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160.5%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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97.2%
Service brake: efficiency below requirements
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55.2%
Oil leak
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48.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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46.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42%
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'
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37.7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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33.5%
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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