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W772 MCL

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,332 mi
Last recorded141,332 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW772 MCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 141,332 miles

rear shockabsorber upper outer casings are corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2012 141,279 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear shockabsorber upper outer casings are corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 136,663 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 136,663 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 130,530 miles

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 130,530 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 114,930 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 100,429 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 83,413 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 68,839 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 68,839 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2005 55,568 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 55,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust system rusty

front and rear shock absorbers slightly spongy

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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W772 MCL is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W772 MCL, 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 W772 MCL registered?

W772 MCL is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W772 MCL safe to buy?

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