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V598 MWR

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

137,907 mi
Last recorded137,907 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV598 MWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 137,907 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 137,907 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

clutch slave cylnder leaking but seperate to brake

front brake pipes rusting

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering components

stone chips in windowscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2008 132,389 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 132,389 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 125,596 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 125,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 120,058 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 109,666 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 109,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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V598 MWR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 V598 MWR, 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 V598 MWR registered?

V598 MWR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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