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DY02 VMH

2002 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,716 mi
Last recorded115,716 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 VMH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 115,716 miles

both sills have slight corrosion

chassis has slight corrosion

slight exhaust leak

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 111,280 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 111,280 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 105,280 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 101,279 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 96,704 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 90,620 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 84,491 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

PROMPT handbrake travel

nearside rear shackle bush deteriorating

Fail 27 Sep 2007 84,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

PROMPT handbrake travel

nearside rear shackle bush deteriorating

Pass 21 Jun 2006 77,370 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 60,049 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 60,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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DY02 VMH is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY02 VMH, 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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What year was DY02 VMH registered?

DY02 VMH is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 May 2002.

Is DY02 VMH safe to buy?

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