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X589 KAB

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,189 mi
Last recorded107,189 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX589 KAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 107,189 miles

all four tyres perishing in tread area

near side front bodywork damaged and folded in towards wheel

off side front inner wheel arch area rusted through around body mount

vehicle underside covered in thick mud etc. and unable to properly check several components

Fail 30 Nov 2021 107,185 miles

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear insecure (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached loose and sliding in and out of hub (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all four tyres perishing in tread area

near side front bodywork damaged and folded in towards wheel

off side front inner wheel arch area rusted through around body mount

vehicle underside covered in thick mud etc. and unable to properly check several components

Pass 7 Dec 2020 105,580 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 105,576 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) play in near side front drop arm joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

rear axle metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 5 Jun 2019 103,701 miles

near side front outer c.v.boot perishing in pleats

off side front side lamp lens damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2019 103,697 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear springs rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

near side front outer c.v.boot perishing in pleats

off side front side lamp lens damaged

several metal brake pipes rusting in places

Pass 15 May 2018 101,901 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 101,897 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour off side rear lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

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

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush near side rear spring rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush off side rear spring rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 98,183 miles

rear leaf springs rear bushes wearing

some suspension components rusting

Fail 20 Jun 2016 98,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near side front lower swivel (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure off side bolts loose and crossmember moving (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear leaf springs rear bushes wearing

some suspension components rusting

Pass 28 May 2014 96,983 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 88,917 miles

off side and near side front suspension lower swivel joint rubbers split

off side and near side rear spring rear hanger bushes worn

off side front tyre outer sidewall cut quite deeply

Pass 10 May 2012 79,665 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 70,854 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes rusting in several places

Pass 4 May 2010 62,932 miles

near side front shock lower bush worn

several metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 6 May 2009 54,928 miles

near side front shock absorber lower bush worn

off side rear tyre inner edge wearing and close to legal limits

Pass 6 May 2008 47,586 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 40,379 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 33,725 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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X589 KAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 X589 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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X589 KAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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