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S297 FVE

1999 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,277 mi
Last recorded171,277 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Movano116,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS297 FVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 171,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 171,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 163,283 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 163,283 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.C.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 163,273 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch covered with black duck tape pass /advise

Offside Rear wheel arch covered with duck tape could not be tested pass/advise

Pass 11 Feb 2016 159,174 miles

Front Engine oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 156,312 miles

PARKING BRAKE JUST MET EFFECIENCY GET IT CHECKED PASS/ADVISE

Fail 27 Jan 2015 156,263 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 151,699 miles

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Dec 2013 151,657 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 147,853 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 145,193 miles

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

high level stop light inoperative

Fail 30 Dec 2011 145,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 19 Jan 2011 139,772 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 129,324 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 124,231 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 116,595 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 116,591 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 108,609 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 99,579 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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S297 FVE is a 1999 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 S297 FVE, 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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S297 FVE is a 1999 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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