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W273 PTR

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,608 mi
Last recorded82,608 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW273 PTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 82,608 miles

creak/squeak from n/s/f when turning steering possible ball joint

handbrake warning lamp on

Fail 3 Mar 2011 82,608 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

creak/squeak from n/s/f when turning steering possible ball joint

handbrake warning lamp on

Pass 11 Mar 2010 80,783 miles

All underbody starting to corrode

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

Front number plate slightly deteriated

Fuel filler neck starting to corrode

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside front tyre slightly worn

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to split

Slight freeplay in steering wheel

Timing warning belt on dash

Fail 17 Mar 2009 77,656 miles

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front number plate cracked

near side rear bump stop bracket loose

timing belt warning lamp on

Pass 17 Mar 2009 77,656 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front number plate cracked

near side rear bump stop bracket loose

timing belt warning lamp on

Pass 19 Mar 2008 75,064 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 75,064 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 71,845 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 67,058 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 67,057 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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W273 PTR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W273 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 W273 PTR registered?

W273 PTR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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