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DY02 VRO

2002 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,694 mi
Last recorded160,694 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 160,694 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 160,694 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 154,221 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 154,206 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 146,482 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake travel getting close to full

Fail 7 Jul 2008 146,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake travel getting close to full

Pass 2 Jul 2007 138,410 miles

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

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

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Fail 24 Aug 2006 138,323 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 105,277 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 100,254 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 VRO is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VRO, 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 VRO registered?

DY02 VRO is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 July 2002.

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