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W446 LAB

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,469 mi
Last recorded128,469 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW446 LAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 128,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 128,469 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 126,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 125,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 124,272 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside & offside (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 122,530 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 119,919 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 116,336 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 116,336 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 113,102 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 108,672 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play adjustable type

Pass 22 Apr 2010 102,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 95,665 miles

hand brake travel close to reserve

Pass 15 May 2008 88,217 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 77,530 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 62,354 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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W446 LAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W446 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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W446 LAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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