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DY02 VMO

2002 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,932 mi
Last recorded127,932 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 127,932 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 127,833 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 115,699 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 115,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

signs of corrosion rear body mounts

Pass 25 Aug 2010 104,873 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 104,415 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 95,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake on limit for adjustment

Fail 24 Aug 2009 95,369 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake on limit for adjustment

Pass 3 Sep 2008 84,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2007 98,788 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

offside rear mud flap loose

Fail 8 May 2007 98,788 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

ofside rear mud flap loose

Pass 12 Apr 2006 91,288 miles

ADVISE:CHIP IN WINDSCREEN †ADVISE:UNDERSIDE OF CAR COVERED IN MUD †ADVISE:CENTRE SILENCER MISSING RUBBER MOUNT †ADVISE:ALL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE †

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 VMO 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 58.3%.

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

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