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V543 SVY

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,601 mi
Last recorded124,601 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV543 SVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 124,601 miles

Rear diff bearing worn

Fail 16 Mar 2015 124,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

rear diff bearing worn

Pass 13 Mar 2014 121,102 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 121,102 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 118,075 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 118,065 miles

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

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 114,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 114,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 110,866 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 110,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 107,593 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 107,590 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 91,437 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 91,348 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 78,010 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 66,138 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 66,138 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 51,149 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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V543 SVY is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V543 SVY, 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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V543 SVY is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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