MOT reliability
Vauxhall Minibus
5 vehicles · 83 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Vauxhall Minibus vehicles and 83 completed MOT tests, the Vauxhall Minibus has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 115,292 miles.
5
Vehicles
83
MOT tests
4,619
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Vauxhall Minibus problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Vauxhall Minibus MOT tests:
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Other60%
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Lamps & electrical18%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
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Visibility10%
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Brakes9%
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Body & structure2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Steering1%
Vauxhall Minibus pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 5 | 60% |
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 60% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 6 | 83% |
| 10 | 8 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5)
Most common Vauxhall Minibus MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Vauxhall Minibus MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing X 2 (9.1.2 (c)) (3 times)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Tested with 14 pass seats fitted (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Front passengers seat belt locking mechanism casing damaged, function not impaired (2 times)
- offside rear tyre deteriorated (2 times)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- seats removed at time of test (2 times)
- Nail in nearside rear tyre (2 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (2 times)
Vauxhall Minibus pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 25 | 76% | 148,002 |
| 2008 | 1 | 16 | 88% | — |
| 2006 | 2 | 23 | 61% | 114,552 |
| 2002 | 1 | 19 | 79% | 84,063 |
Vauxhall Minibus reliability FAQ
Across 5 Vauxhall Minibus vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Vauxhall Minibus MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing X 2 (9.1.2 (c)); Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i)).
The typical Vauxhall Minibus in our data has covered around
115,292 miles.
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