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W321 ACE

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Pink Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

60,099 mi
Last recorded60,099 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW321 ACE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 60,099 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 60,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 60,092 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 60,092 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges under bonnet (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 60,092 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 60,092 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 60,092 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 60,092 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis front eye of leaf (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged touching exhaust / inscure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 68,374 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 67,252 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 67,243 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 11 Jun 2019 66,091 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 65,133 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 63,654 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,092 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 60,092 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 59,506 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,460 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 50,599 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 48,152 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge and close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

steering box has slight play

Fail 30 Jul 2010 48,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge and close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

steering box has slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2009 42,936 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 42,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,581 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 38,581 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 29,674 miles

front no,plate cracked.both front tyres wearing on outside edge.advise wheel alignment be checked.offside rear tyre on the limit.nearside rear close to limit.front shock absorbers weak.rear spring rear shackles worn both sides.

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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W321 ACE is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Pink with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W321 ACE, 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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W321 ACE is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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