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X971 YCL

2000 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,994 mi
Last recorded67,994 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 YCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 67,994 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 67,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 64,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 64,303 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 59,256 miles

Brake pipes starting to show corrosion around rear brake compensator valve.

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S/R Indicator lens cracked.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 59,256 miles

Brake pipes starting to show corrosion around rear brake compensator valve.

O/S/R Indicator lens cracked.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 53,918 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 52,997 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007
Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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X971 YCL is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in White 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 X971 YCL, 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 X971 YCL registered?

X971 YCL is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X971 YCL safe to buy?

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