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X266 BVJ

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,376 mi
Last recorded83,376 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX266 BVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 83,376 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 81,527 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 80,055 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 76,889 miles

both rear spring hanger bushes worn

front propshaft joint worn

n/s rear refector broken

o/s front lower balljoint has slight play

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 73,950 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 70,381 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 66,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Nov 2009 62,922 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 58,964 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 53,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 53,360 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 47,020 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (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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X266 BVJ 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 91.7%.

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 X266 BVJ, 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 X266 BVJ registered?

X266 BVJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is X266 BVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X266 BVJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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