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V654 FNR

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,764 mi
Last recorded142,764 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV654 FNR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 142,764 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 124,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 138,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jan 2010 138,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2009 133,598 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 133,576 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 128,561 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 83,110 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 124,234 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 124,227 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 119,566 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 119,350 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front number plate not legal type

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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V654 FNR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V654 FNR, 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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V654 FNR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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