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V440 BFE

2000 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

68,280 mi
Last recorded68,280 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV440 BFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 68,280 miles

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

damp around steering box

Fail 21 Apr 2016 68,190 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel hose leaking above fuel tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

damp around steering box

play nearside steering idler

Pass 27 Apr 2015 65,993 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

damp around steering box area

play nearside steering idler

Fail 20 Apr 2015 65,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

damp around steering box area

play nearside steering idler

Pass 14 May 2014 63,478 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

corrosion nearside rear body mounting

Fail 7 May 2014 63,443 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

corrosion nearside rear body mounting

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 May 2013 60,200 miles

7 pin socket cover missing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside rear light lense damaged

Fail 13 May 2013 60,183 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

7 pin socket cover missing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside rear light lense damaged

Pass 8 May 2012 55,547 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 55,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 May 2011 50,977 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 50,960 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,905 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

damp around steering box

Fail 12 Apr 2010 45,905 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

damp around steering box

Pass 2 May 2009 38,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

clutch pipe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2009 38,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

clutch pipe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2008 29,650 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

clutch hyd pipe corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 21,451 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 21,443 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2006 103,568 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 103,568 miles

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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V440 BFE is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V440 BFE, 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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V440 BFE is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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