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DN51 PZU

2002 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

258,533 mi
Last recorded258,533 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 May 2014 258,533 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

corrosion to underbody and suspension

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres nearing tread bar indicaters

stone chips in screen

Pass 7 May 2013 250,584 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 30 Apr 2013 250,425 miles

Front Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 23 Apr 2012 241,390 miles

both rear lights damaged

general corrosion to underbody

stone chips in screen

Fail 23 Apr 2012 241,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear lights damaged

general corrosion to underbody

stone chips in screen

Pass 3 May 2011 231,380 miles

both front tyres worn on edges too limits//upper stop light only 50%working/

front suspension worn //extensive corrosion to chassis //wear in steering parts//

Fail 28 Apr 2011 231,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front tyres worn on edges too limits//upper stop light only 50%working/

front suspension worn //extensive corrosion to chassis //wear in steering parts//

Pass 21 Apr 2010 220,727 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 210,761 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 210,596 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2008 199,461 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 199,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2007 188,140 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 188,130 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 May 2006 177,552 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 175,425 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PZU is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DN51 PZU, 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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DN51 PZU is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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