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X178 UST

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,541 mi
Last recorded145,541 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX178 UST
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 145,541 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 145,540 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion x6 (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 143,365 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 143,322 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure BOTH (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2015 138,455 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 138,394 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 133,698 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 133,698 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 130,364 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 127,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 127,657 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 123,849 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 123,849 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 119,661 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 115,819 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 115,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 110,602 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 105,906 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 101,905 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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X178 UST is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X178 UST, 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 X178 UST registered?

X178 UST is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 11 December 2000.

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