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W471 VRP

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,730 mi
Last recorded144,730 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 VRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 144,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 137,268 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 131,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 131,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 125,120 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 120,668 miles

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 111,411 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 98,703 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 96,781 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 96,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

NOTE VEHICLE PRESENTED IN MUDDY STATE † REAR FOG LIGHT LENS FRACTURED

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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W471 VRP is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W471 VRP, 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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What year was W471 VRP registered?

W471 VRP is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 25 August 2000.

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