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Vauxhall Movano l3h2 r3500 cdti vs Vauxhall Zafira: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Vauxhall Movano l3h2 r3500 cdti
78%
MOT pass rate · 14 vehicles
Vauxhall Zafira
72%
MOT pass rate · 574,048 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Movano l3h2 r3500 cdti (78%) and Vauxhall Zafira (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Vauxhall Movano l3h2 r3500 cdti Vauxhall Zafira
MOT pass rate 78% ✓ 72%
MOT failure rate 22% ✓ 28%
Faults & advisories per test 1.2 ✓ 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 10% 2% ✓
Average mileage 58,002 mi 116,941 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 14 574,048

Most common faults

Vauxhall Movano l3h2 r3500 cdti

  1. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  6. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vauxhall Zafira

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Movano l3h2 r3500 cdti (78%) and Vauxhall Zafira (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Vauxhall Movano l3h2 r3500 cdti report Full Vauxhall Zafira report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.