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W917 PDG

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,476 mi
Last recorded157,476 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW917 PDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2014 157,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 155,537 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 155,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 149,286 miles

airbag light on

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 18 Jul 2011 139,998 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 130,364 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 12 Jul 2010 130,316 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

both nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Jul 2009 118,466 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 118,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 106,875 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

wiring loom adrift by trottle pedal

Pass 8 Jun 2007 92,115 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 78,886 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 78,776 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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W917 PDG is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W917 PDG, 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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W917 PDG is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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