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EJ51 ETV

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,001 mi
Last recorded32,001 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 ETV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 32,001 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 32,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2024 31,530 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 31,530 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 31,067 miles
Pass 8 May 2022 30,250 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2022 30,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 29,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 29,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 28,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 27,000 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 26,341 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 30,171 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 21,708 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 16,968 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 14,049 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 13,229 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 12,402 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 12,402 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 11,342 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 10,311 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 9,301 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 7,618 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 7,618 miles

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

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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EJ51 ETV is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 88,735 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 EJ51 ETV, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ51 ETV registered?

EJ51 ETV is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is EJ51 ETV safe to buy?

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