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W742 NBD

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,599 mi
Last recorded101,599 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 NBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 101,599 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 99,464 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 96,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside headlamp reflector corroded

nearside rear light lens repaired with tape

offside headlamp reflector corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2008 93,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlight unit reflectors corroded

nearside rear light lens repaired with lens tape

offside rear tyreworn down to limit

Fail 3 Oct 2008 93,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlight unit reflectors corroded

nearside rear light lens repaired with lens tape

offside rear tyreworn down to limit

Pass 19 Sep 2007 91,229 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre and rear exhausst sections corroded

nearside rear light lens cracked, but repaired with lens tape.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 88,723 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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W742 NBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W742 NBD, 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 W742 NBD registered?

W742 NBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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