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FL02 BLN

2002 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

239,838 mi
Last recorded239,838 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 BLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 239,838 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 239,312 miles

n/s front shocker weak

Fail 26 Aug 2016 239,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front shocker weak

Pass 12 Aug 2015 238,779 miles

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

support bracket from gearbox for exhaust missing

Fail 28 Jul 2015 238,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

support bracket to gearbox for exhaust missing

Pass 19 Jun 2014 238,315 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 237,497 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 237,497 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 235,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 226,323 miles

Engine check light illuminated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 226,323 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 226,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Engine check light illuminated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 221,321 miles

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

brake fluid on minimum

no grill on vehicle but does not meet fail criteria

Pass 8 Apr 2009 209,994 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

no front grill

truck been involved in accident front bumper bent

Fail 8 Apr 2008 197,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 197,160 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 178,552 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

damage front bumper

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2006 134,152 miles

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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FL02 BLN is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FL02 BLN, 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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FL02 BLN is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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