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AP51 OEX

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,221 mi
Last recorded146,221 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 OEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 146,221 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 146,221 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 141,428 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 130,908 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 130,908 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 121,698 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 121,698 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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AP51 OEX is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 88,735 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 AP51 OEX, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP51 OEX registered?

AP51 OEX is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is AP51 OEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 OEX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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