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V254 AVV

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,364 mi
Last recorded146,364 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV254 AVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 146,364 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 146,364 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 136,337 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 136,337 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Leaf spring linkage pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

rear light cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2009 121,709 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 121,709 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 105,094 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 88,384 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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V254 AVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V254 AVV, 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 V254 AVV registered?

V254 AVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V254 AVV safe to buy?

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