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GF51 FEK

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,995 mi
Last recorded122,995 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 FEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 122,995 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 122,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front 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 3 Sep 2013 121,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 121,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 120,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

tow bar welded oil leak on rear axel

Fail 2 Aug 2012 119,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

tow bar welded oil leak on rear axel

Pass 3 Aug 2011 109,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 99,133 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 88,197 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 88,197 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 76,421 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 76,421 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 73,786 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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GF51 FEK is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 GF51 FEK, 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 GF51 FEK registered?

GF51 FEK is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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