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W712 JPJ

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

212,478 mi
Last recorded212,478 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW712 JPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 212,478 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 212,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 208,584 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 205,736 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 201,931 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER AND OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONT LOWER BUSHES (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS,FRONT BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 197,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 191,991 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 191,964 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 186,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 169,801 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 153,512 miles

windscreen cracked but not affecting view

Pass 10 Mar 2010 138,137 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 127,600 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 127,600 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 111,769 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 94,260 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 94,260 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 78,882 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 78,882 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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W712 JPJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W712 JPJ, 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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W712 JPJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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