MOT Status
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152,791 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rear tub mounting points corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Wrong color (0.1 (d))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front tyres & nearside rear tyre perrished
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all tyres perished
Exhaust tail pipe excessively corroded & small holes
Front Number plate damaged
Offside Front Ride height low
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust tail pipe excessively corroded & small holes
Front Number plate damaged
Offside Front Ride height low
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front number plate cracked
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise h/brake adjusted
front registration plate cracked
o/s/r tyre at 3mm
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r tyre perished
slight play in top of steering column
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V987 MEW is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 V987 MEW, 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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V987 MEW is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 January 2000.
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