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BL51 WRF

2002 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,482 mi
Last recorded133,482 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 WRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 133,482 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 133,482 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 124,173 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 27 Jun 2016 124,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind bopth sides (3.7.D.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Jul 2015 115,852 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

play in rear diff

Pass 27 Jun 2014 100,975 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,289 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Middle exhaust poor.

N/S/Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2012 79,342 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 65,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 65,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,721 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 29,700 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 2,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Jan 2006 2,040 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak on engine

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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BL51 WRF is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BL51 WRF, 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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BL51 WRF is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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