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W996 SCE

2000 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

175,820 mi
Last recorded175,820 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW996 SCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 175,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 175,816 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 163,257 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2011 163,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 149,799 miles

front tyres worn

slight play os front bearing

surface corrosion to underside & brake pipes

Fail 8 May 2010 149,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres worn

slight play os front bearing

surface corrosion to underside & brake pipes

Pass 9 May 2009 135,567 miles

brake pipes recently greased

front pads very low

screen damage

surface corrosion underside and chassis

Fail 6 May 2009 135,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

brake pipes recently greased

front pads very low

screen damage

surface corrosion underside and chassis

Pass 13 May 2008 126,745 miles

rear brake pipes corrosion

rear spring bushes worn

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 12 May 2008 126,712 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake pipes corrosion

rear spring bushes worn

rear tyres low

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 10 May 2007 118,853 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 118,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2006 96,813 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 88,098 miles
Fail 3 May 2005 88,098 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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W996 SCE is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W996 SCE, 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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W996 SCE is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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