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V972 MBM

2000 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,083 mi
Last recorded123,083 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV972 MBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 123,083 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

chassis corroded

drivers seatbelt fraying

steering creaking

suspect rear diff leaking

Fail 23 Nov 2010 123,083 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

chassis corroded

drivers seatbelt fraying

steering creaking

suspect rear diff leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2009 116,445 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn crack in o/s/r lamp lens axle leaking oil

Pass 14 Jan 2008 105,887 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 92,250 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 75,562 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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V972 MBM is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V972 MBM, 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 V972 MBM registered?

V972 MBM is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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