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X731 XAR

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,364 mi
Last recorded99,364 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX731 XAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 99,364 miles

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 99,359 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,398 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

n/s sidestep support corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 97,422 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 96,676 miles

n/s side step corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 95,030 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 95,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 91,413 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 87,844 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 83,572 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 78,782 miles

both rear spring bushes craked and have slight play

d/shaft gaiters deteriorated and likely to fail soon

rear brake pipes corroded close to limit

Pass 28 Aug 2007 74,458 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

diff bearing noisey

n/side outer drive shaft gaiter likely to fail very soon

rear shocker casings are corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2006 69,981 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear brake pipe rusting close to limit

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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X731 XAR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X731 XAR, 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 X731 XAR registered?

X731 XAR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X731 XAR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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