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2000 Vauxhall Brava 2.5L Diesel · W385 JCT

W385 JCT

2000 Vauxhall Brava (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/05/2000. Recorded mileage 129,156 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL BRAVA
Year / Origin
2000 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 14/09/2022
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
129,156 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/09/2022
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2000
Engine
2499cc

W385 JCT Key Findings

  • 26 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2021
  • 129,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 10 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (28 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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W385 JCT Mileage History

  1. 30/08/200610,802 mi
  2. 28/08/200712,997 mi+2,195 mi
  3. 20/08/200817,091 mi+4,094 mi
  4. 13/08/200926,946 mi+9,855 mi
  5. 24/08/201035,571 mi+8,625 mi
  6. 03/08/201146,826 mi+11,255 mi
  7. 03/08/201146,826 mi
  8. 14/08/201258,518 mi+11,692 mi
  9. 15/08/201369,567 mi+11,049 mi
  10. 15/08/201369,569 mi+2 mi
  11. 22/08/201478,799 mi+9,230 mi
  12. 22/08/201478,799 mi
  13. 19/08/201586,002 mi+7,203 mi
  14. 19/08/201586,002 mi
  15. 04/08/201692,455 mi+6,453 mi
  16. 05/08/201692,469 mi+14 mi
  17. 04/08/2017101,155 mi+8,686 mi
  18. 07/08/2017101,163 mi+8 mi
  19. 21/07/2018107,810 mi+6,647 mi
  20. 25/07/2018107,825 mi+15 mi
  21. 16/08/2019115,994 mi+8,169 mi
  22. 19/08/2019115,994 mi
  23. 15/08/2020123,496 mi+7,502 mi
  24. 15/08/2020123,496 mi
  25. 07/09/2021129,139 mi+5,643 mi
  26. 15/09/2021129,156 mi+17 mi

Average of roughly 7,867 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

W385 JCT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 14:30
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Vauxhall Brava (W385 JCT) between August 2006 and September 2021.

The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 15 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (28 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Service brake lagging in operation BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (d))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.

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