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W393 LRA

2000 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,348 mi
Last recorded153,348 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW393 LRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 153,348 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

cab floor corroded

chassis corroded

font bumper corroded and damaged

inner sills corroded

outer sills corroded

pick up bed corroded

rear diff leaking

Pass 13 May 2013 146,051 miles

chip in screen zone b borderline

Pass 23 May 2012 139,458 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 May 2012 139,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 133,170 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 133,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 125,792 miles

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

extra mounting holes on towbar

offside and nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 20 May 2010 125,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

extra mounting holes on towbar

offside and nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 29 May 2009 116,799 miles

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

chip in screen border line

wipers poor

Fail 26 May 2009 116,698 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

chip in screen border line

wipers poor

Pass 22 May 2008 106,091 miles

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

cluctch pedal pad missing

Fail 15 May 2008 105,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

clutch pedal pad missing

Pass 23 May 2007 94,276 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 19 May 2006 83,363 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2006 83,363 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

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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W393 LRA is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in White 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 W393 LRA, 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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W393 LRA is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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