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V987 MEW

2000 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

152,791 mi
Last recorded152,791 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV987 MEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 152,791 miles

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 145,390 miles

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))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 145,390 miles

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 138,783 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 132,190 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 117,241 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 108,539 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 108,528 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 99,396 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 99,396 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Wrong color (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 92,107 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 92,096 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 86,287 miles

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)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 86,285 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 80,500 miles

Exhaust tail pipe excessively corroded & small holes

Front Number plate damaged

Offside Front Ride height low

Fail 28 Jul 2016 80,495 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 80,379 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 78,771 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2010 76,119 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 72,223 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 72,220 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 68,014 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

slight play in top of steering column

Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,860 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 60,005 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 60,005 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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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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What year was V987 MEW registered?

V987 MEW is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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