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W824 RBD

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,149 mi
Last recorded73,149 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW824 RBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 73,149 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 74,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 69,656 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 65,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,758 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 56,544 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 56,543 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 52,239 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,732 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 47,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 42,987 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,143 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,698 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,852 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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W824 RBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W824 RBD, 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 W824 RBD registered?

W824 RBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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