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S163 UNM

1998 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,533 mi
Last recorded169,533 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Movano115,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS163 UNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 169,533 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre brake light inop

exhaust has temporary repair and slightly blowing

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 10 Aug 2020 169,533 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 169,532 miles

engine oil leak

front rigid brake pipes corroded

front rigid power steering pipes heavily corroded

slight play offside front wheel bearing

temp repair on front exhaust

Fail 5 Aug 2019 169,532 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front inner sills/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

front rigid brake pipes corroded

front rigid power steering pipes heavily corroded

slight play offside front wheel bearing

temp repair on front exhaust

Pass 10 Aug 2018 169,532 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 169,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres showing signs of deteriation

Pass 7 Jul 2016 169,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of deteriation

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

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of deteriation

Pass 9 Jul 2015 169,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres showing signs of deteriation

Pass 17 Jun 2014 164,553 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear showing signs of deteriation

offside rear tyre showing signs of deteriation

Pass 18 Jun 2013 157,673 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 May 2012 149,108 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 139,286 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

slight damage to nearside rear fibre glass road spring

Pass 27 May 2011 139,286 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight damage to nearside rear fibre glass road spring

Pass 1 Jun 2010 131,860 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 122,007 miles

Battery insecure

NSF outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2007 114,489 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 107,877 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 107,864 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S163 UNM is a 1998 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S163 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 S163 UNM registered?

S163 UNM is a 1998 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S163 UNM safe to buy?

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