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AD51 JKE

2002 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

123,669 mi
Last recorded123,669 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 JKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 123,669 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 123,667 miles

Body insecure two of four rear body mountings excessively corroded. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 119,906 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2017 119,906 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Propshaft bolts loose

Pass 9 Jun 2016 116,321 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 116,320 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Steering Box (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 112,283 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 112,193 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 109,019 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 109,019 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 104,102 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

metal brake pipes above fuel tank and attached to load valve slightly corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 May 2012 100,595 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 11 May 2012 100,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 May 2011 96,738 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 96,737 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2010 92,332 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 92,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 86,762 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 86,742 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2008 81,958 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 81,958 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 79,547 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 65,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front tyre pressures low ?

front tyre wear is uneven

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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AD51 JKE is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 96,894 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD51 JKE, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD51 JKE is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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