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FN51 MKD

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,932 mi
Last recorded131,932 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 MKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 131,932 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor panels and box sections in many places heavily corroded around several body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and cross members in several places (2.4.A.3)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and cross members in several places (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

radiator is in very poor condition

slight play in steering coloum

Fail 17 Aug 2016 131,932 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor panels and box sections in many places heavily corroded around several body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and cross members in several places (2.4.A.3)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and cross members in several places (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

radiator is in very poor condition

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 25 Aug 2015 128,617 miles

Body has slight corrosion body floor and beams are heavily corroded and holed in many places (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails are heavily corroded in many places (2.4.A.3)

slight play ion steering coloum

Fail 24 Aug 2015 128,617 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion body floor and beams are heavily corroded and holed in many places (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails are heavily corroded in many places (2.4.A.3)

slight play ion steering coloum

Pass 7 Aug 2014 126,915 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all brake flexi hose pipes rusty at metal ends

centre exhuast section very rusty

corrosion to vehicle in many places

load area floor holed and corroded in several places

main beam tell tail operating with dip beam

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake compensator valve and brake pipe unions rusty

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

suspension rubber bushes perished and starting to crack

Pass 23 Aug 2013 122,028 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 120,580 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 119,091 miles

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs are slightly rusty/pitted

Fail 24 Aug 2011 119,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs are slightly rusty/pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2010 117,034 miles

FRONT DISCS PITTED

Fail 20 Sep 2010 117,030 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

FRONT DISCS PITTED

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 108,041 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 97,240 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 97,231 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 86,165 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2006 81,603 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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FN51 MKD is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FN51 MKD, 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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FN51 MKD is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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