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W834 XHR

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

70,926 mi
Last recorded70,926 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW834 XHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 70,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear bump stop corroded

Offside Rear shocker upper casing corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 70,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shocker upper casing corroded

vehicle under sealed

Fail 13 Jan 2025 70,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shocker upper casing corroded

vehicle under sealed

Pass 11 Jan 2024 70,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

Offside plate on g/box crossmember corroded

leak on clutch slave cylinder

vehicle under sealed

Pass 5 Jan 2023 70,563 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 70,204 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 70,167 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 70,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 69,696 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 69,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 69,000 miles

front brake pipes corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2017 68,497 miles

both front brake pipes corroded.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 67,960 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Apr 2015 66,549 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corrode.

rear exhaust box starting to corrode.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 65,070 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 13 Apr 2013 62,954 miles

front brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,140 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,823 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 55,453 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 50,976 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,433 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,500 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 34,420 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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W834 XHR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W834 XHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W834 XHR registered?

W834 XHR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W834 XHR safe to buy?

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