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BLU 837L

2002 Vauxhall Movano

Green Diesel 2187cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,554 mi
Last recorded118,554 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Movano100,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLU 837L
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,187cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 118,554 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ( not 30cm ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 117,540 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 117,525 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 115,224 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 113,206 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 113,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 112,056 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 110,426 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp on inside,pattern not affected (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 110,421 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp on inside (pattern not affected) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 109,612 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 107,383 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 107,383 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 105,008 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 105,997 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 104,369 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 102,644 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 102,644 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 100,886 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 100,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 97,659 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 94,682 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 94,682 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 94,682 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 89,808 miles

rear tyres perrished

Fail 19 Sep 2011 89,808 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres perrished

Pass 19 Aug 2010 84,465 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 82,340 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 82,340 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 80,173 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 80,173 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 76,051 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 127,711 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 101,907 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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BLU 837L is a 2002 Vauxhall Movano in Green with a 2,187cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Movano models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 100,912 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BLU 837L, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Movano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BLU 837L is a 2002 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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