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W301 AEB

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,616 mi
Last recorded117,616 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW301 AEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 117,616 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 117,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 110,952 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 110,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 102,911 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 102,758 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 96,715 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 82,919 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 66,622 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 66,622 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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W301 AEB is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Green 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 W301 AEB, 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 W301 AEB registered?

W301 AEB is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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