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V561 EVN

2000 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,190 mi
Last recorded113,190 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV561 EVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 113,190 miles

Timming belt light is on

Fail 4 Jun 2014 113,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Timming belt light is on

Pass 5 Jun 2013 109,119 miles

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

near side sill is corroded

offside outer sill is corroded

rear exhaust is missing (has been modified)

timming belt light is on.

when rear wheels are spun diff is noisey

Fail 5 Jun 2013 109,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

near side sill is corroded

offside outer sill is corroded

rear exhaust is missing (has been modified)

timming belt light is on.

when rear wheels are spun diff is noisey

Pass 8 May 2012 104,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

timming belt light is on

Fail 8 May 2012 104,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

timming belt light is on

Pass 19 May 2011 100,940 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 100,938 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 95,750 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 90,858 miles

front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/f shocker slightly misting oil

Fail 5 Mar 2009 90,858 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/f shocker slightly misting oil

Pass 25 Feb 2008 86,359 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 81,500 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 81,500 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 67,867 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 67,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V561 EVN 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 V561 EVN, 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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What year was V561 EVN registered?

V561 EVN is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V561 EVN shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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