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X146 SAR

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,037 mi
Last recorded184,037 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX146 SAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 184,037 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 173,066 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 173,066 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 154,645 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 154,645 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 142,535 miles

Centre to rear exhaust section corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2008 133,297 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 115,397 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 115,397 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 97,623 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 81,309 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 81,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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X146 SAR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X146 SAR, 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 X146 SAR registered?

X146 SAR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X146 SAR safe to buy?

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