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W383 LAB

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,230 mi
Last recorded91,230 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW383 LAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 91,230 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 90,041 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 88,723 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 87,065 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 85,531 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 83,753 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 83,753 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 82,790 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 82,771 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 82,756 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front shock shrouds missing

both rear shockers weak

check tracking cast and camber n/s/f upper leans in

Pass 16 Apr 2019 79,081 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

outer body corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2018 78,018 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch / wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

slight under body corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,837 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,468 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,224 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,082 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 68,243 miles

slight crack n/s screen

Fail 2 May 2013 68,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight crack n/s screen

Pass 25 Apr 2012 65,659 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 65,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 62,266 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)

Fail 22 Apr 2011 62,266 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)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 58,422 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,356 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 50,551 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 45,431 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 41,382 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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W383 LAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W383 LAB, 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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W383 LAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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