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X521 KAB

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,563 mi
Last recorded92,563 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX521 KAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 92,563 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)

n/s/r lamp holed

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r lamp cracked

play in rear diff

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in n/s/f steering joints

tailgate window doesnt lock in position

Fail 12 Oct 2012 92,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r lamp holed

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r lamp cracked

play in rear diff

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in n/s/f steering joints

tailgate window doesnt lock in position

Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,059 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 92,059 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 89,827 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

both rear lights damaged but not showing white light to the rear

n/s/r tyres has deep cuts but not to cords

Pass 20 Oct 2009 88,060 miles

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

cut in nsr tyre tread not showing cords.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 86,607 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 70,170 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 60,417 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 60,417 miles

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

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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X521 KAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X521 KAB, 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 X521 KAB registered?

X521 KAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X521 KAB safe to buy?

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