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W279 NUF

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,446 mi
Last recorded77,446 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 NUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 77,446 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 77,441 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 69,159 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 69,151 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 67,716 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 65,802 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 65,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,845 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 62,835 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering locking device insecure top colum clamp (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,173 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 62,171 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,845 miles

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

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

o/s/r reflector damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2013 58,838 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front reg plate damaged

o/s/r reflector damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2012 52,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 47,540 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,593 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,663 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 42,662 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 40,904 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,269 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 34,811 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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W279 NUF is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W279 NUF, 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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W279 NUF is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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