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FD51 SYV

2002 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,843 mi
Last recorded208,843 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2009
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 SYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2009 208,843 miles

Chips on screen

Corosion to offside fornt brake pipe to flexi

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

Slight play in steering components

condition of nearside rear light lens

handbrake travel

Pass 1 Aug 2008 204,147 miles

Chips on screen

Corosion throughout underbody

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

Play in steering components

Fail 25 Jul 2008 204,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chips on screen

Corosion throughout underbody

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

Play in steering components

Pass 21 Jul 2007 199,969 miles

Corosion throughout underbody

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside handbrake performance

Slight play in steering components

Pass 22 Apr 2006 194,221 miles

Condition of front number plate Borderline

Condition of wiper blades borderline

Corosion throughout underbody

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

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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FD51 SYV is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD51 SYV, 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 FD51 SYV registered?

FD51 SYV is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is FD51 SYV safe to buy?

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