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BG51 ZZX

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,066 mi
Last recorded147,066 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 ZZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 147,066 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 146,886 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 146,694 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 146,572 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 145,961 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 145,474 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 144,712 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 144,018 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 143,099 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 143,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 142,115 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 140,875 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 140,875 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 139,920 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 139,040 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 136,953 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 136,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 125,637 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 125,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

oil on min

Pass 10 Feb 2009 114,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear lights lens cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2008 101,352 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 101,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear lamps damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2007 86,222 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 86,222 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion on rear brake pipes

offside rear lamp lens broken

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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BG51 ZZX is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BG51 ZZX, 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 BG51 ZZX registered?

BG51 ZZX is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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