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W241 MMS

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,151 mi
Last recorded209,151 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW241 MMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 209,151 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 204,015 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 199,199 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 194,201 miles

Rear differential is noisy

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2012 194,201 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear differential is noisy

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2011 187,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 187,741 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 177,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 177,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 163,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front registration plate damaged

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 4 Sep 2009 163,830 miles

Oil leak

front registration plate damaged

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 9 Aug 2008 156,661 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 150,924 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 150,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 126,681 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 126,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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W241 MMS is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W241 MMS, 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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W241 MMS is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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