1999 VAUXHALL MOVANO2.5L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a worsening trend in structural degradation. While the van passed its most recent test on 3 October 2025 at 111,620 miles, this followed a significant failure just nine days prior. The record shows that critical structural areas, specifically the rear outer suspension spring mountings and front subframe points, previously lost structural strength. Although these specific failures were addressed to allow a pass, the persistence of heavy corrosion across multiple mounting points suggests the chassis is in a state of advanced decay. At 111,620 miles, this 1999 Movano has an exceptionally low mileage, averaging only 4,134 miles per year. The data indicates a period of extreme low use between May 2023 and October 2024, where the vehicle covered only 767 miles in over sixteen months. This low usage likely explains the presence of perished rubber components, such as the cracking front tyres and ball joint dust covers noted in the 2024 records, which suffer more to age and environmental exposure rather than mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and load-bearing components. The history reveals recurring issues with the front suspension arm ball joints, which have been flagged for play in every test since 2023. Particular attention should be paid to the rear leaf spring anchor brackets and the towbar mounting area, as the tester consistently identified corrosion in these zones. The persistent oil leak is a constant feature of the record and, while currently deemed not excessive, it indicates a long-term seal failure that requires monitoring for increasing volume.