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X281 ATC

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,114 mi
Last recorded114,114 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 ATC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 114,114 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 114,111 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 110,675 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 110,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 105,400 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

oil weep on steering box

Fail 2 Nov 2010 105,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

oil weep on steering box

Pass 8 Oct 2009 95,000 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 85,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 75,046 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 73,038 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 73,038 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 74,964 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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X281 ATC is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Red 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 X281 ATC, 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 X281 ATC registered?

X281 ATC is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 17 October 2000.

Is X281 ATC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X281 ATC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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