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W733 PTR

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,521 mi
Last recorded118,521 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW733 PTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 118,521 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 118,520 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear light lenses damaged

Both rear tyres side wall perishing

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

Damage to N/S/F Door

N/S/F indcator lens damaged

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 112,029 miles

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

excess movement in diff pinion bearing

oil eak from rear axle

Fail 5 Nov 2009 112,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

excess movement in diff pinion bearing

oil eak from rear axle

Fail 15 May 2008 102,170 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiper blades split

center exhaust weak with corrosion

front pads low

front reg plate damaged

slight play in both steering idlers

Pass 15 May 2008 102,170 miles

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

both wiper blades split

center exhaust weak with corrosion

front pads low

front reg plate damaged

slight play in both steering idlers

Pass 6 Feb 2007 102,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to front number plate

Fail 6 Feb 2007 102,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to front number plate

Fail 31 Jan 2006 98,878 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

f/n/s tyre worn on outer edge

front number plate damaged

part of rear exhaust removed

r/o/s shackle bush showing signs of wear

rear prop u;j bolt missing

rear silencer corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2006 98,878 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

f/n/s tyre worn on outer edge

front number plate damaged

part of rear exhaust removed

r/o/s shackle bush showing signs of wear

rear prop u;j bolt missing

rear silencer corroding

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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W733 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 W733 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 W733 PTR registered?

W733 PTR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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