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W258 PTR

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,975 mi
Last recorded126,975 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW258 PTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 126,975 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 126,975 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (fuel tank area) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to pressure valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 119,452 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front and rear tyres outter sidewalls scuffed

Pass 13 Dec 2014 115,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 111,355 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 107,505 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 103,324 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 98,462 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 98,387 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 95,256 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 95,256 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 92,993 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 89,420 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 86,431 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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W258 PTR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 W258 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 W258 PTR registered?

W258 PTR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W258 PTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W258 PTR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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