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W557 PFM

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,676 mi
Last recorded51,676 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 PFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 51,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake pads wearing thin.

fuel pipes slightly corroded.

general underbody corrosion.

nail in n.s.f tyre.

rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 17 May 2013 49,185 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 46,599 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 43,793 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 41,454 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 41,454 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2009 39,412 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 36,069 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,803 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 27,943 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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W557 PFM is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W557 PFM, 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 W557 PFM registered?

W557 PFM is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W557 PFM safe to buy?

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