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V779 GPN

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,736 mi
Last recorded142,736 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV779 GPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 142,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 14 Feb 2013 142,733 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 30 Jan 2012 142,176 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 141,264 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

diff oil leak

front to rear brake pipe held b cable ties

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 2 Feb 2011 141,264 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

diff oil leak

front to rear brake pipe held b cable ties

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Dec 2010 141,261 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

advise both front wheel bearings have slight play

advise play steering colum

advise rear brake hose perished

Pass 12 Dec 2009 139,580 miles

front grill slightly loose

front shocker bushes perishing

slight play both front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Dec 2008 137,070 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 137,050 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 9 Nov 2007 134,072 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 134,072 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

exhaust rubber starting to split

front no plate craked

rear diff leacking

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Nov 2006 126,277 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

off side rear diff sill leacking

slight play near side front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Mar 2006 119,884 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 114,070 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2005 114,070 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear light lens damaged . repaired tape

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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V779 GPN is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V779 GPN, 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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V779 GPN is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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