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W276 PCR

2000 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

150,189 mi
Last recorded150,189 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW276 PCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 150,189 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between load sensing valve & flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front shaft universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft front universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

service & parking brake have only just met the minimum required effort to pass brake roller test

Fail 4 Mar 2026 150,070 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between load sensing valve and flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front shaft front universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin lowest pad is only 2mm thickness - advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft front universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 143,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Prop shaft - front universal joint has slight play/worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

General corrosion to vehicle under body

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 143,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Prop shaft - front universal joint has slight play/worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

General corrosion to vehicle under body

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 137,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Corrosion

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 131,305 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 125,296 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 125,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking Caliper leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 124,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Propshaft bearing worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Grille loose

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 118,201 miles

Corrosion to steering and suspension components

Corrosion to vehicle under body

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tow electric mounting bracket broken

Pass 7 Nov 2019 111,956 miles

Centre silencer outer skin corroded

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

General corrosion to vehicle under body

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension and steering components corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2019 111,942 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Centre silencer outer skin corroded

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

General corrosion to vehicle under body

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 104,251 miles

Central Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Offside Front Door hinge has slight play.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint boot split slightly but still prevents ingress of dirt.

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 104,251 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Offside Front Door hinge has slight play.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint boot split slightly but still prevents ingress of dirt.

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 98,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion to chassis

Fail 17 Oct 2017 98,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 14 Oct 2016 92,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust silencers deteriorated/corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 87,932 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 87,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,917 miles

n/s rear brake disc rusty and pitted

Fail 29 Aug 2014 83,917 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s rear brake disc rusty and pitted

Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,123 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 75,477 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 63,442 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 54,644 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 54,296 miles

slight corrosion on o/s/f/brake pipe

slight decreasion on rear brakes

slight play in steering column

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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W276 PCR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W276 PCR, 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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W276 PCR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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