Vauxhall Movano (2016)
2016 Vauxhall Movano
CarHunch analysed 6,154 real MOT records for the 2016 Vauxhall Movano.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Vauxhall Movano falls short of the UK average with a 76.3% first-time pass rate versus 80%, and this is a genuine concern—42.1% of these vans have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is unusually high and suggests structural or safety weaknesses you'd want a pre-purchase inspection to catch. With a median mileage of 79,743 miles for an eight-year-old van, these are moderate-use vehicles, but they're averaging 2.23 failures per test, indicating recurring issues beyond wear-and-tear.
The 9.2 advisories per vehicle tell you maintenance demands are constant, which isn't surprising for a working van but does add up in repair costs over ownership. Before buying, have any candidate inspected by a specialist with van experience, particularly focusing on the areas flagged as dangerous defects—suspension, braking, or corrosion—rather than hoping a passing MOT is enough reassurance.
The 2016 Vauxhall Movano has a decent first-time pass rate (76.4%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 6,154 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 6,154 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.
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Before you buy a 2016 Vauxhall Movano
Based on MOT data from 6,154 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 88,180 Vauxhall Movano vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Vauxhall Movano vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Vauxhall Movano vehicles fall between 53,144 and 113,569 miles.
2016 Vauxhall Movano — Still on the Road
Most 2016 Vauxhall Movanos are still being driven.
Strong survival — 5,003 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 86% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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