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W131 YOO

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,661 mi
Last recorded98,661 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 YOO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,661 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 93,639 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 87,490 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 82,121 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 75,356 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,474 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 71,460 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 65,967 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,221 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,735 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 52,728 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,705 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 46,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,813 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 40,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 34,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate broken

front wiper blade split

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 17 Jan 2007 34,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate broken

front wiper blade split

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 16 Jan 2006 28,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W131 YOO is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W131 YOO, 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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W131 YOO is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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