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X557 DNA

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,630 mi
Last recorded76,630 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX557 DNA
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 76,630 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 76,602 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 71,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 71,270 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills both sides (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,684 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,138 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 69,508 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 68,946 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,474 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 67,467 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 67,467 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,504 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 64,092 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 64,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 59,929 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 55,549 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 55,548 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.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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X557 DNA is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 X557 DNA, 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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X557 DNA is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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