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V513 JCR

2000 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

235,696 mi
Last recorded235,696 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV513 JCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 235,696 miles

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

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

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

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

both sides rear inner wheel arches corroded

engine oil and water levels were low

rear silencer cracked and slight blow

Fail 12 Dec 2015 235,693 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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

both sides rear inner wheel arches corroded

engine oil and water levels were low

rear silencer cracked and slight blow

Pass 9 Jan 2015 223,245 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 222,691 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine oil on minimum

Pass 24 Dec 2013 210,780 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both sides rear wheel inner arches corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2013 210,561 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both sides rear wheel inner arches corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2012 199,543 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 199,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 181,118 miles

Deterioation rear no. plate.

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

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

Play in top of steering column.

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

Slight play both front wheel bearings.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s wiper blade split.

o/s/r brake backplate damp.

Pass 28 Dec 2011 181,118 miles

Deterioation rear no. plate.

Play in top of steering column.

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

Slight play both front wheel bearings.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s wiper blade split.

o/s/r brake backplate damp.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 162,323 miles

Both headlights poor and poor patterns.

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight leak o/s/r hub.

Slight play top of steering column.

Temp. repair o/s/r lamp.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 162,323 miles

Both headlights poor and poor patterns.

Slight leak o/s/r hub.

Slight play top of steering column.

Temp. repair o/s/r lamp.

Fail 24 Dec 2009 146,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all leaf spring bushes worn

n/s/r leaf spring clip mis-aligned

o/s/r hub leaking

Pass 24 Dec 2009 146,467 miles

all leaf spring bushes worn

n/s/r leaf spring clip mis-aligned

o/s/r hub leaking

Pass 23 Dec 2008 132,752 miles

1 twist in drivers seat belt.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight play top of steering column.

Fail 13 Dec 2008 132,477 miles

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

1 twist in drivers seat belt.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight play top of steering column.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 119,332 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 101,036 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 85,283 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 85,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

n/s/r spring rear bush showing age, brake pedal travel could be improved

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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V513 JCR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V513 JCR, 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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V513 JCR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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