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W143 NVV

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,589 mi
Last recorded170,589 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 NVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 170,589 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 164,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 16,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 158,252 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 152,059 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 141,419 miles

noise rear diff / wheel bearing

Fail 31 May 2013 141,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

noise rear rear diff / wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2012 127,911 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 119,020 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 108,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 98,697 miles

front shockers weak

Fail 1 Jun 2009 98,697 miles

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

front shockers weak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 90,450 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 90,450 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 74,595 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 74,095 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2006 63,532 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 55,308 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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W143 NVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Green 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 W143 NVV, 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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W143 NVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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