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W317 VUB

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,181 mi
Last recorded142,181 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 VUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 142,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake flexis perished

complete back body floor and arches corroded

movement in steering joints

rear brakes fluctuating

suspension bushes / joints worn

Fail 23 Dec 2020 142,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake flexis perished

complete back body floor and arches corroded

movement in steering joints

rear brakes fluctuating

suspension bushes / joints worn

Pass 23 Dec 2019 137,421 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 137,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2018 130,559 miles

all suspension rubbers starting to perish under body and chassis very weak and starting to corrode all over diesel pipes rusty back body and floor rusting o/s/f brake back plate corroding flex ferels rusting

Fail 11 Dec 2018 130,559 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

all suspension rubbers starting to perish under body and chassis very weak and starting to corrode all over diesel pipes rusty back body and floor rusting o/s/f brake back plate corroding flex ferels rusting

Pass 4 Dec 2017 124,122 miles

c/v boots starting to perish shocker bushes starting to wear exhaust rusty diesel pipes rusty all front and rear suspensionrubbers and mountings weak all chassis weak and starting to corrode both steps weak

Fail 28 Nov 2017 124,063 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

c/v boots starting to perish shocker bushes starting to wear exhaust rusty diesel pipes rusty all front and rear suspensionrubbers and mountings weak all chassis weak and starting to corrode both steps weak

Pass 7 Dec 2016 115,055 miles

under body and step corroding brake flex ferrels rusty ex weak and rusty n/s/f n/s/r tyres worn diesel pipes rusty shocker rubbers starting to perish

Fail 5 Dec 2016 115,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

under body and step corroding brake flex ferrels rusty ex weak and rusty n/s/f n/s/r tyres worn diesel pipes rusty shocker rubbers starting to perish

Pass 23 Nov 2015 103,459 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 103,459 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 93,289 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 93,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 84,772 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 84,772 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 79,856 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 79,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 74,934 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 74,930 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 68,105 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 68,101 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,565 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 61,557 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 57,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 57,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 52,002 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 51,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 45,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 45,861 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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W317 VUB is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W317 VUB, 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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W317 VUB is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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