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V253 GTR

2000 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

204,882 mi
Last recorded204,882 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 GTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 204,882 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 204,877 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven snatching (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2014 190,290 miles

excessive oil leak= gear box

rear floor pan corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2014 190,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

excessive oil leak= gear box

rear floor pan corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2013 177,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 161,112 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 131,388 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 124,339 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 124,338 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 116,388 miles

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE CILL PANEL...

Fail 4 Jul 2008 116,387 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE CILL PANEL...

Pass 27 Jul 2006 89,457 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 89,457 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 89,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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V253 GTR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in White 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 V253 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 V253 GTR registered?

V253 GTR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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