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DX02 OJF

2002 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,725 mi
Last recorded166,725 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 OJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 166,725 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 155,973 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 147,648 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 147,637 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 141,856 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 132,994 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 132,994 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 119,119 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 119,119 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 107,720 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 107,364 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 107,362 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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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DX02 OJF is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX02 OJF, 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 DX02 OJF registered?

DX02 OJF is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is DX02 OJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 OJF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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