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W597 PJA

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,395 mi
Last recorded131,395 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 PJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 131,395 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 116,302 miles

Battery insecure

both rear tyres 2mm

n s r rear lense has crack in lense

Pass 13 May 2009 103,088 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 94,040 miles

offfside rear light lense cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2008 94,040 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)

offfside rear light lense cracked

Pass 17 May 2007 86,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both number plates water damaged(borderline pass)

both rear road spring rear mounts have play

windscreen washers and wipers poor

Pass 17 May 2006 78,085 miles

Front and rear number plates are water damaged.

Recommend cleaning and resetting screenwasher jets.

Slight movement in top of steering column.

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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W597 PJA is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W597 PJA, 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 W597 PJA registered?

W597 PJA is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W597 PJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W597 PJA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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