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W741 XOB

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,794 mi
Last recorded137,794 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW741 XOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2015 137,794 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 137,794 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 130,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 130,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 130,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 123,287 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 123,159 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 112,481 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 100,254 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 100,254 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 90,426 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 79,826 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 77,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 77,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 72,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 72,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 66,132 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 66,132 miles

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

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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W741 XOB is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W741 XOB, 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 W741 XOB registered?

W741 XOB is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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