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V542 JKP

2000 Vauxhall Movano

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,261 mi
Last recorded143,261 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Movano113,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 JKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 143,261 miles

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

Rusty under side

Fail 12 Jun 2025 142,981 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side loading door lower mounting/sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill repaired with fibreglass (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and outer sill holed with corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed 28cm from rear leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step / inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed with corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle low on efficiency and binding on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill repaired with fibreglass (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid upper jet not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements NSR and OSR (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of underbody corroded and previously repaired with underseal coating most repaired areas. Corrosion noted to body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake calliper bolt modified, nut welded on broken bolt head. Advise replacement ASAP with correct bolt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 142,364 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 142,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2023 140,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 140,508 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 138,465 miles

Body and chassis corroded in places

Brake servo corroded

Chip in screen

Engine mount corroded

Engine sump corroded

Exhaust corroded in places

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

Fuel tank bracket corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear main and engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 22 Mar 2022 138,446 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Broken off (1.1.17 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust system insecure Rubber hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Rear floor has excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill has excessive corrosion and has been badly repaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Lower wheel arch has excessive corrosion by suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Rear floor has excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill has excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Lower wheel arch has excessive corrosion by suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both leaf springs corroded

Both sill's are corroded in places

Chip in windscreen

Engine mount corroded

Engine sump corroded

Exhaust corroded in places

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

Front chassis corroded by suspension mounts both sides

Front subframe corroded

Fuel tank bracket corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 137,459 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 137,423 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe (part of flexi on caliper) both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 136,866 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 136,866 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 135,140 miles

general corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2018 133,452 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 133,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 131,593 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play in both lower and upper (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion to both front shock absorber mounts (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre tread breaking up on inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2017 131,590 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner body sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer body sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play in both lower and upper (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion to both front shock absorber mounts (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre tread breaking up on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2016 130,875 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)

both inner body sills corroded and holed in a number of places outside of prescribed areas

tyres perished in places in tread

underbody very muddy when inspected

Fail 11 Jan 2016 130,873 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor to arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)

both inner body sills corroded and holed in a number of places outside of prescribed areas

tyres perished in places in tread

underbody very muddy when inspected

Pass 14 Jan 2015 130,068 miles

ns/os cills corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 130,062 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

ns/os cills corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2014 128,285 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 128,285 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 126,365 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 119,922 miles

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

Surface corrosion to both front brake discs

Vin plate slightly damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2012 119,824 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Slight front brake imbalance

Surface corrosion to both front brake discs

Vin plate slightly damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2011 116,223 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 112,725 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 109,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 109,695 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 108,709 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 108,085 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2007 108,042 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2006 106,244 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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V542 JKP is a 2000 Vauxhall Movano in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Movano models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 113,581 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 V542 JKP, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Movano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V542 JKP is a 2000 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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