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W493 RBF

2000 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,509 mi
Last recorded66,509 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 RBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 66,509 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 64,777 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 64,777 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,742 miles

cargo floor corroded

nearside front cargo floor support bracket corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2014 62,742 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cargo floor corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front cargo floor support bracket corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 59,002 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 59,002 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes slighty corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 56,780 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 56,780 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil pressure switch leaking oil

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Nov 2010 53,636 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 53,636 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 51,479 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 12 Nov 2008 49,392 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 49,392 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 47,607 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 47,566 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 47,378 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 38,577 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 38,577 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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W493 RBF is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W493 RBF, 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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W493 RBF is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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