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X281 CBN

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Brown Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,576 mi
Last recorded64,576 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 CBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,576 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 64,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

damage to the rear x-member/number plate holder

Fail 26 Feb 2010 61,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 61,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,225 miles

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

exhaust catalyst outer skin corroding

slight bind on the n/s/f brake

slight play in steering drop link

slight play in top of steering colmn

Pass 4 Mar 2008 53,648 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 53,648 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust catalyst outerskin corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,416 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 48,055 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 44,459 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 44,459 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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X281 CBN is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Brown with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X281 CBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X281 CBN registered?

X281 CBN is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X281 CBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X281 CBN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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