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W853 NFJ

2000 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,808 mi
Last recorded129,808 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW853 NFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 129,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 129,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 121,162 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 121,162 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 111,352 miles

corrosion o/s/f lower suspension arm

exhaust detiroateing and corrodeing also repaired in place

rear shackle bushes slight play on back

slight bounce on o/s/f suspension

slight corrosion o/s/f brake pipe on end

slight play front wheelbearings with weight on vehicle

slight play in adjustable coloumb

timeing belt warning light on

Fail 25 Feb 2014 111,312 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion o/s/f lower suspension arm

exhaust detiroateing and corrodeing also repaired in place

rear shackle bushes slight play on back

slight bounce on o/s/f suspension

slight corrosion o/s/f brake pipe on end

slight play front wheelbearings with weight on vehicle

slight play in adjustable coloumb

timeing belt warning light on

Pass 11 Mar 2013 102,696 miles

battery light on

exhaust detiroateing and has been repaired

front reg plate damaged

slight bounce o/s/f shock

slight play in adjustable coloumb

Fail 19 Feb 2013 102,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

battary light on

front reg plate detiroateing

rear brake pipes corrodeing

slight bounce in o/s/f shock

slight play in adjustable coloumb

exhaust box detiroateing and has had repair

Pass 24 Feb 2012 86,802 miles

chip on windscreen

front reg plate damaged on corner

slight play in o/s/r wheelbearing

slight play n/s lower balljoint

Fail 24 Feb 2012 86,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

chip on windscreen

front reg plate damaged on corner

slight play in o/s/r wheelbearing

slight play n/s lower balljoint

Pass 4 Mar 2011 77,014 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 67,148 miles

small chip o/s windscreen

Fail 26 Feb 2010 67,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

small chip o/s windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2009 53,617 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 47,687 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 39,704 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 31,568 miles

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

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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W853 NFJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 W853 NFJ, 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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W853 NFJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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