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V318 FHC

2000 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

136,178 mi
Last recorded136,178 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV318 FHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 136,178 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 136,178 miles

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

Bonnet alittle dificult to open

Play in front propshat splines and uj

Play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Rwar brake starting to grab

Pass 18 Feb 2013 127,283 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 127,164 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 127,164 miles

Centre Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 118,667 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 118,431 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 110,473 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 100,916 miles

rear tyres wrong rotation

Fail 16 Feb 2010 100,916 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wrong rotation

Pass 17 Feb 2009 94,464 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 94,458 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 90,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 90,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 86,186 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 79,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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V318 FHC is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V318 FHC, 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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V318 FHC is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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