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W286 PTR

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,613 mi
Last recorded190,613 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW286 PTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2017 190,613 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded load/sensor to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill centre and rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering main rail at front fixing of rear spring (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced main and dip (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 10 May 2016 185,181 miles

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

Rear marker lights n/w

Rear suspension air bags u/s

diff pinion loose

unable to check o/s/r and centre seat belts

Fail 4 May 2016 185,126 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear marker lights n/w

Rear suspension air bags u/s

diff pinion loose

unable to check o/s/r and centre seat belts

Pass 11 May 2015 178,192 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2015 178,191 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 2 May 2014 170,134 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2014 170,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 162,655 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 162,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 155,086 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 155,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 147,702 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 147,702 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 140,598 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 140,597 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 133,381 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 133,379 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 125,671 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 125,670 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 115,940 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 115,940 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 107,158 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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W286 PTR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 W286 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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W286 PTR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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