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W895 MBF

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,177 mi
Last recorded139,177 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW895 MBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 139,177 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 134,577 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 132,001 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 128,923 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x brake pipes inner wing cant fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 128,921 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drive shaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x brake pipes inner wing cant fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 128,915 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x brake pipes inner wing cant fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 125,770 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing x2 pipes corroded in clips cant fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 125,767 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired load valve corroded mounting and insecure (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by front leaf spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing x2 pipes corroded in clips cant fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 120,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel pipes badly corroded to tank

Fail 9 Feb 2021 120,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner & outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner & outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel pipes badly corroded to tank

Pass 21 Nov 2019 114,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside engine bay x2 pipes corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underside VERY corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2019 114,348 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside engine bay x2 pipes corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underside VERY corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2018 110,695 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under body slightly corroded in areas

Pass 3 Jul 2017 102,653 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 100,168 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 100,157 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,677 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 93,248 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 93,240 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 88,775 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 82,944 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 82,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 73,011 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,841 miles

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

n/s head lamp reflector rusty image ok

Pass 9 Jul 2009 55,049 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside

n/s headlight reflector corroding

Fail 6 Jul 2009 55,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on outside

n/s headlight reflector corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 38,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres perrished

Pass 4 Jul 2006 32,207 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2005 26,746 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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W895 MBF is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W895 MBF, 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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W895 MBF is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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