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X154 SEJ

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,924 mi
Last recorded94,924 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX154 SEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 94,924 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 94,924 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Apr 2010 84,280 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 84,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 80,173 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 72,435 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 66,033 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 59,943 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 59,943 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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X154 SEJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X154 SEJ, 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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X154 SEJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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