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V478 YFU

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,363 mi
Last recorded114,363 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 YFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2018 114,363 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn close to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering box sector shaft movement so excessive that functionality is affected idler box (2.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded but image still present. advise replacement (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 72,952 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 72,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamp reflectors becoming corroded (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 69,502 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 69,498 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 63,870 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 63,870 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (24% imbalance on part application) (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 58,911 miles

exhaust silencer and tail pipe corroded, and slightly blowing, advise replacement

Pass 19 Dec 2013 54,504 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 54,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 50,155 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,151 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes

Imbalance on rear brakes.

Play/wear in suspension bushes.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play/wear in steering/ suspension joints

Fail 21 Jul 2011 41,141 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Corrosion on brake pipes

Play/wear in suspension bushes.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play/wear in steering/ suspension joints

Pass 18 Aug 2010 38,323 miles

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

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

crack in the bottom n/s of the windscreen

Fail 17 Aug 2010 38,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

crack in the bottom n/s of the windscreen

Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,800 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 33,749 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 28,484 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 24,016 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 20,609 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 20,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 19,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V478 YFU is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V478 YFU, 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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V478 YFU is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 February 2000.

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