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X398 FJA

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,904 mi
Last recorded75,904 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX398 FJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 75,904 miles

185/14 tyres fitted to front, 195/14 tyres fitted to rear.

Age cracks in nearside front tyre.

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

front brake discs worn slightly.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 75,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

185/14 tyres fitted to front, 195/14 tyres fitted to rear.

Age cracks in nearside front tyre.

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

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

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

front brake discs worn slightly.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,827 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside rear lamp has been repaired

Fail 11 Aug 2010 71,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside rear lamp has been repaired

Pass 12 Aug 2009 62,064 miles

185x14 tyres fitted to front of vehicle, 195x14 tyres fitted to rear.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 62,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

185x14 tyres fitted to front of vehicle, 195x14 tyres fitted to rear.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 60,004 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 60,004 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 44,290 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 39,218 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 34,605 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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X398 FJA is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Orange 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 X398 FJA, 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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X398 FJA is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 12 December 2000.

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