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W12 BDS

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,519 mi
Last recorded134,519 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 BDS
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2015 134,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 134,519 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 134,463 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 28 May 2012 134,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 132,508 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 127,242 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 124,722 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 117,455 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 107,832 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 100,914 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 100,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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W12 BDS is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W12 BDS, 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 W12 BDS registered?

W12 BDS is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W12 BDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 BDS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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