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W133 LSL

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,893 mi
Last recorded115,893 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW133 LSL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 115,893 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chasis corroded

fronr brake discs worn

front suspension low and weak at o/s front

fuel pipes corroded

hanbrake reserve travel at limit

n/s rear body damaged

rear shocks corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2010 115,854 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

chasis corroded

front suspension low and weak at o/s front

fuel pipes corroded

rear shocks corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2008 101,927 miles

offside and nearside front top ball joint gaitors split

Fail 22 Nov 2008 101,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside front top ball joint gaitors split

Pass 20 Nov 2007 86,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 May 2007 74,787 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Upper passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 49,386 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 49,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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W133 LSL is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W133 LSL, 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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W133 LSL is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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