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W285 PTR

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,353 mi
Last recorded117,353 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 PTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 117,353 miles

end float in nearside & offside rear wheel bearings

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear brake back plate damp

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

rear diff oil seal leaking

rear number plate appearance deteriorating

Fail 7 Sep 2010 117,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

end float in nearside & offside rear wheel bearings

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear brake back plate damp

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

rear diff oil seal leaking

rear number plate appearance deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2009 107,700 miles

front to rear brake pipes at load sensor slightly corroded

noise from rear diff

rear number plate appearance deteriorating

Fail 11 Sep 2009 107,700 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front to rear brake pipes at load sensor slightly corroded

noise from rear diff

rear number plate appearance deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2008 98,403 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 98,403 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 89,409 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

excessive noise heard from rear differential

nearside rear lamp slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

offside front tyre wearing low (3mm)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 89,409 miles

excessive noise heard from rear differential

nearside rear lamp slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

offside front tyre wearing low (3mm)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 80,171 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 80,171 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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W285 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 50%.

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 W285 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 W285 PTR registered?

W285 PTR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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