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2001 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,472 mi
Last recorded161,472 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX976 SEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 161,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 156,728 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Most Suspension and body to chasis rubber mounts

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 151,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in steering column

Fail 30 Sep 2009 151,126 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in steering column

Pass 3 Sep 2008 144,016 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 143,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2007 139,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 139,099 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 110,401 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 110,400 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X976 SEO is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X976 SEO, 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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X976 SEO is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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