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W949 RBD

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

93,676 mi
Last recorded93,676 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW949 RBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 93,676 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 93,665 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 90,749 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 90,726 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 87,489 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 87,462 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2017 81,207 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 81,135 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 78,199 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 75,952 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 75,952 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 73,524 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 73,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 70,039 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,011 miles

n/s front brake dicsc slightly scored

Fail 18 Jan 2012 66,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front brake dicsc slightly scored

Pass 2 Feb 2011 59,231 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 59,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s front disc sligtly scored

Pass 25 Jan 2010 55,526 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 55,526 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,359 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 51,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 46,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,933 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,064 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 35,764 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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W949 RBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 W949 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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W949 RBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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