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W697 YAR

2000 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,160 mi
Last recorded167,160 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 YAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 167,160 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 167,137 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 166,704 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 165,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 164,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 162,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 162,025 miles

handbrake lever has lot of travel/ front number plate cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2011 162,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake lever has lot of travel/ front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2010 156,981 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 156,975 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 153,256 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 153,256 miles

Offside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 148,102 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 148,102 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 139,600 miles

handbrake lever nearly at end of travel

Pass 22 Feb 2006 125,227 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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W697 YAR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W697 YAR, 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 W697 YAR registered?

W697 YAR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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