2018 Vauxhall Movano 2.3L Diesel · BU18 NKP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of reactive rather than proactive repairs. The most recent test on January 24 2026 at 53,280 miles followed a failure just five days prior due to poor parking brake efficiency. While the vehicle passed the retest, the tester immediately flagged the nearside rear service brake binding, indicating that the underlying issue with the braking system was not fully rectified or has shifted from the parking mechanism to the service brake circuit. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 6,660 miles per year. There is a notable gap of nearly 7,000 miles between December 2022 and December 2023, followed by a more rapid accumulation of 6,845 miles in the following year. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy-duty long-distance haul, but relative standing can often cause brake components to corrode or rubber seals to set, which aligns with the recurring binding issues noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the braking system, as binding calipers have appeared on both front and rear axles since 2022. The repeated failure of the parking brake suggests the adjustment mechanism or cables may be corroded and require a thorough overhaul. Additionally, the windscreen has been flagged for damage in almost every test since 2021; while currently passing, the frequency of ignored defects suggests a lack of attention to minor glass integrity. The history of uneven tyre wear on the nearside in 2022 and 2023 also warrants a check of suspension geometry to ensure alignment issues are not causing premature tyre degradation.