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W959 BCP

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,525 mi
Last recorded99,525 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW959 BCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 99,525 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 97,081 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 95,459 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 93,841 miles

Nearside Rear service brake has low effort

Pass 11 Oct 2021 92,303 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 91,089 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 90,388 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 89,383 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 87,535 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 85,615 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 85,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 85,436 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 85,436 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 78,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 78,423 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 70,325 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

Fail 15 Sep 2008 70,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

rear brakes binding

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

Pass 1 Sep 2007 61,366 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 61,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 52,395 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 52,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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W959 BCP is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W959 BCP, 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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W959 BCP is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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