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DN51 PZG

2002 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,527 mi
Last recorded200,527 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 PZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 200,527 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 184,007 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 166,731 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front number plate li8ghtly stained

front pads appear low

nearside headlamp lens damaged

offside and nearside rear spring eye bushes worn

offside headlamp aim on upper limits

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2008 166,332 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front number plate li8ghtly stained

front pads appear low

nearside headlamp lens damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2007 152,177 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 128,841 miles

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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DN51 PZG is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DN51 PZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN51 PZG registered?

DN51 PZG is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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The MOT history for DN51 PZG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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