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M200 FHC

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,018 mi
Last recorded154,018 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 FHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 154,018 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 138,601 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 120,170 miles

Oil leek from pinion seel

Fail 11 Jul 2011 120,170 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leek from pinion seel

Pass 15 Jul 2010 104,638 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 88,057 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 88,057 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 76,844 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 76,843 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 66,078 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

drivers wiper split

front brake pads appear low

Fail 20 Jul 2007 66,078 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

drivers wiper split

front brake pads appear low

Pass 19 Jul 2006 57,768 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

o/s/f brake flexi hose furrule becoming corroded

o/s/f metal brake pipe under wheel arch becoming corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2005 48,357 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?

Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
5,344
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,915
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,298
fog lamp not working 4,179
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,702
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,699
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,527
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M200 FHC is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 94,941 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,298 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M200 FHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M200 FHC is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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