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W529 WCP

2000 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,755 mi
Last recorded101,755 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW529 WCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 101,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 93,404 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 93,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 85,844 miles

o/s/f tyre wall small cracks

Fail 22 Jan 2009 85,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wall small cracks

Pass 23 Jan 2008 78,611 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 78,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 71,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2005 63,864 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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W529 WCP is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W529 WCP, 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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W529 WCP is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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