Vauxhall Movano (2008)
2008 Vauxhall Movano
CarHunch analysed 4,442 real MOT records for the 2008 Vauxhall Movano. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Vauxhall Movano has a first-time pass rate of 69.6%, which sits 10 points below the UK average and signals above-average reliability issues. More concerning, 55.6% of these vans have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is substantially higher than typical and should weigh heavily on a buyer's decision.
These Moanos are running at around 113,000 miles median mileage—reasonable for their age—but owners can expect to fix an average of 5.2 failures and address 24.7 advisory items per test cycle, indicating chronic wear across multiple systems. Before buying one, have a trusted mechanic inspect the brakes, suspension, and lighting thoroughly, as these are the problem areas driving the poor pass rate.
What to check before buying a 2008 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.
- ⚠️ 55.6% 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%) | 4,439 | 69.6% | 5.19 |
| Petrol (0%) | 2 | 68.4% | 5.5 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 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 2008 Vauxhall Movano vehicles fall between 83,755 and 143,389 miles.
2008 Vauxhall Movano — Still on the Road
1,999 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 52% of the peak remain.
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 — 2008 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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93%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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62.1%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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57%
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
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41.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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40.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33.9%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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32.8%
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
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32.6%
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008. Counts include advisories and failures.
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