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V284 GTR

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

226,788 mi
Last recorded226,788 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV284 GTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 226,788 miles

corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 27 May 2010 221,645 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 221,644 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 13 May 2009 198,453 miles

Oil leak

both rear lenses repaired with tape.rear no plate deteraited

Fail 11 May 2009 198,449 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

both rear lenses repaired with tape.rear no plate deteraited

Pass 8 May 2008 158,743 miles

suspect slight oil leak to steering box

Fail 7 May 2008 158,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

suspect slight oil leak to steering box

Pass 10 May 2007 147,045 miles

front brake pads appear to be worn

Fail 9 May 2007 147,041 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 129,097 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 129,097 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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V284 GTR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V284 GTR, 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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V284 GTR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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