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V251 GTR

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,335 mi
Last recorded134,335 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 GTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 134,335 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 134,322 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 127,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 127,590 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 120,542 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 120,542 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 111,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 103,118 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 103,118 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 92,531 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 92,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 82,579 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 81,131 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 81,131 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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V251 GTR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V251 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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V251 GTR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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