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W489 MFJ

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

282,371 mi
Last recorded282,371 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 MFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 282,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 22 Jul 2011 277,172 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 277,172 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 21 Jul 2010 272,378 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 267,195 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 262,400 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 262,367 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 256,358 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 248,494 miles

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.

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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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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