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V298 GTR

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

149,139 mi
Last recorded149,139 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 GTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 149,139 miles

both rear body mounts corroded but not considered structural

Fail 27 Nov 2014 149,139 miles

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

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

both rear body mounts corroded but not considered structural

Pass 26 Nov 2013 138,869 miles

All front suspension rubber bushes deteriorated, roll bar, tie bar, shocks etc..

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 138,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All front suspension rubber bushes deteriorated, roll bar, tie bar, shocks etc..

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear shock absorbers very weak.

Fail 14 May 2012 116,722 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 116,722 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 107,876 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 105,267 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 99,033 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 98,971 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 May 2008 88,192 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 87,813 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2006 71,879 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 71,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 70,223 miles

N/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.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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V298 GTR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V298 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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V298 GTR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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