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V227 GTR

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

216,081 mi
Last recorded216,081 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV227 GTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 216,081 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 216,081 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 198,343 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 198,343 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 181,146 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 181,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 160,078 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 136,784 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 112,690 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 112,690 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 96,280 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V227 GTR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V227 GTR, 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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What year was V227 GTR registered?

V227 GTR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is V227 GTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V227 GTR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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