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W249 PTR

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,658 mi
Last recorded184,658 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 PTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 184,658 miles

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

rear wheel bearing rough.

Fail 18 May 2012 184,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

rear wheel bearing rough.

Pass 18 May 2011 169,893 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 169,893 miles

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 162,922 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 151,473 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 142,830 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 122,912 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 104,973 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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W249 PTR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W249 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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W249 PTR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 April 2000.

Is W249 PTR safe to buy?

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