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S156 UNM

1998 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,988 mi
Last recorded149,988 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Movano115,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 UNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 149,988 miles

Battery insecure

EX. oil leaks! underneath smothered

drivers and passenger seat have deteriorated bases,metal frame exposed

front tyres wearing on shoulders

loose LIVE wires running from battery to inside the cab around the n/s/f wing!

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

throttle pedal slow to return after being de-pressed

vehicle leaning to the o/s

Fail 26 Jan 2010 149,443 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Battery insecure

EX. oil leaks! underneath smothered

drivers and passenger seat have deteriorated bases,metal frame exposed

front tyres wearing on shoulders

loose LIVE wires running from battery to inside the cab around the n/s/f wing!

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

throttle pedal slow to return after being de-pressed

vehicle leaning to the o/s

Pass 21 Jan 2009 130,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre stop light inoperative

drivers and passenger seat frames exposed,bases/foam torn

excessive oil leaks,engine smothered!

exhaust back box/tailpipe ex.corroded and blowing slightly

rear exhaust mount broken/missing,temp wire support fitted

slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

unable to open rear loading door,handle missing

Fail 15 Jan 2009 129,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre stop light inoperative

drivers and passenger seat frames exposed,bases/foam torn

excessive oil leaks,engine smothered!

exhaust back box/tailpipe ex.corroded and blowing slightly

rear exhaust mount broken/missing,temp wire support fitted

slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

unable to open rear loading door,handle missing

Pass 22 Jan 2008 113,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer cv boot pin holed

Fail 22 Jan 2008 113,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer cv boot pin holed

Fail 23 Jan 2007 94,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 94,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 82,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 82,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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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S156 UNM is a 1998 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Movano models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 115,593 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 S156 UNM, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Movano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S156 UNM registered?

S156 UNM is a 1998 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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