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W334 RCL

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,894 mi
Last recorded124,894 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW334 RCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 124,894 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 124,892 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 119,015 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 112,635 miles

Front Bumper damaged.

Rear bump stops missing.

Fail 17 Nov 2016 112,635 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Bumper damaged.

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

Rear bump stops missing.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 104,936 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 97,361 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 93,827 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 93,827 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 89,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 89,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 88,824 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 88,824 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 80,747 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 71,078 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 71,078 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 60,000 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 47,040 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 32,902 miles

front brake pads worn low.

Pass 18 Jul 2005 20,381 miles

front tyres worn low on outer part of tread pattern

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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W334 RCL is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W334 RCL, 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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W334 RCL is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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