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S280 SOR

1999 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

89,669 mi
Last recorded89,669 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Movano116,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS280 SOR
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 89,669 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 89,667 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 87,968 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 87,968 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 76,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 76,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 68,677 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 7 Aug 2007 68,508 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust rubbers splitting

o/s/f indicator len broken not showing white light

Fail 7 Aug 2007 68,508 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust rubbers splitting

o/s/f indicator lens broken not showing white light

slight exhaust blow

slight play n/s/f track rod end

Pass 23 Mar 2006 53,727 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 53,720 miles

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

Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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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S280 SOR is a 1999 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Movano models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 116,872 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 S280 SOR, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Movano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S280 SOR registered?

S280 SOR is a 1999 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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