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1981 AM

2005 Vauxhall Movano

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,036 mi
Last recorded106,036 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Movano109,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1981 AM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 106,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 106,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 105,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 105,292 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 104,207 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 103,345 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 102,564 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 101,232 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 97,531 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 95,069 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 95,069 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 91,885 miles

air bag light on

Fail 28 Apr 2014 91,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 12 Mar 2013 87,050 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 82,475 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 82,475 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 77,617 miles

Offside stop light dim

Pass 22 Jan 2010 66,079 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 66,079 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 49,377 miles

N/S WIPER SPLIT. FRONT INDICATORS FADED.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 35,518 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Movano?

Based on 1,043,634 MOT tests across 89,639 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,309
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
89,639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24,610
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19,839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 19,684
parking brake recording little or no effort 19,478
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1981 AM is a 2005 Vauxhall Movano in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Movano models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 109,882 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Movano fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 50,018 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1981 AM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Movano typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Movano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1981 AM registered?

1981 AM is a 2005 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is 1981 AM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1981 AM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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