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X597 GBD

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,160 mi
Last recorded75,160 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 GBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2020 75,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front suspension creaking requires further investigation

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 72,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track controll arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track controll arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 72,960 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between load valve and flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track controll arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track controll arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 70,285 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 70,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above o/s chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 67,613 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 64,959 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 64,959 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 60,142 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 55,266 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 55,266 miles

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

nearside front tyre going out of shape

Pass 22 Feb 2013 52,687 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 52,686 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,806 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,284 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,719 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,665 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,052 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 33,612 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 28,733 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 28,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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X597 GBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X597 GBD, 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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X597 GBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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