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W246 PTR

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,236 mi
Last recorded142,236 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 PTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 142,236 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 142,236 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 137,442 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 137,442 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 133,568 miles

Exhaust corroding.

Nearside reverse lamp lense broken.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 133,568 miles

Exhaust corroding.

Nearside reverse lamp lense broken.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 129,423 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 128,174 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 121,691 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 118,828 miles

front discs corroded, possible engine coolant leak

Pass 24 Feb 2006 114,370 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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W246 PTR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W246 PTR, 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 W246 PTR registered?

W246 PTR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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