MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
282,371 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
altinator drive belt lose if thrown off would have an advers affect on the servo pump drive
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W489 MFJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W489 MFJ, 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 W489 MFJ registered?
W489 MFJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 23 June 2000.
Is W489 MFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for W489 MFJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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