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W742 GAK

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,246 mi
Last recorded87,246 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 GAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 87,246 miles

body damage too n/s & o/s front no sharp edges

play in front prop shaft

rear body mounts corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 76,726 miles

body damage too o/s front( no sharp edges

center body mountian brackets corroded

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 20 Jun 2011 76,726 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

body damage too o/s front( no sharp edges

center body mountian brackets corroded

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2010 68,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 68,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 62,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 62,575 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 56,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

can not see brake pipes behind diesel tank

Pass 12 Jun 2008 56,746 miles

can not see brake pipes behind diesel tank

Pass 15 Jun 2007 49,284 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 49,284 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 40,914 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 May 2006 40,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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W742 GAK is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W742 GAK, 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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W742 GAK is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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