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W899 XAV

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,090 mi
Last recorded137,090 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW899 XAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 137,090 miles

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

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

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

parking brake travel high

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 21 Jan 2011 130,499 miles

rear diff noisey

Fail 13 Jan 2011 130,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear diff noisey

Pass 25 Jan 2010 123,315 miles

N/S washers poor

O/S/R light cluster loose

Pass 26 Jan 2009 115,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 109,511 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 109,389 miles

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

centre exhuast corroed

Pass 20 Jan 2007 104,242 miles

front number plate disfiguared

n/s/f head light on main beam dim

rear shocks weak

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Feb 2006 95,819 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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W899 XAV is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W899 XAV, 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 W899 XAV registered?

W899 XAV is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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