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X289 ATC

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

125,358 mi
Last recorded125,358 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX289 ATC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2019 125,358 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt installation anchorage insecure Sill corroded. (10.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt installation anchorage insecure Sill corroded. (10.1 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Also lens broken. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative Valve corroded and insecure. (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak at rear of transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes going into load valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 122,167 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 122,166 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 119,040 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 119,039 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread front number plate letters incomplete (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush OFFSIDE UPPER WISHBONE BUSH WORN OUT (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 115,367 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bushes have slight play

front numbe rplate cracked

play in steering upper attachment

Fail 17 Dec 2015 115,367 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to centre box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to end pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bushes have slight play

front numbe rplate cracked

play in steering upper attachment

Pass 18 Dec 2014 112,922 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking.

fuel cap broken but still sealing.

o/s/ wiper blade starting to split.

rear gearbox seal leaking.

Fail 15 Dec 2014 112,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch slave cylinder leaking.

fuel cap broken but still sealing.

o/s/ wiper blade starting to split.

rear gearbox seal leaking.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 109,070 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 109,070 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 104,587 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 104,587 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 101,399 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake discs corroded

slight brake bind osr

Fail 19 Dec 2011 101,399 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake discs corroded

slight brake bind osr

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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X289 ATC is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 X289 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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X289 ATC is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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