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Y172 FNP

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

185,644 mi
Last recorded185,644 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 FNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 185,644 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Fail 31 Jul 2018 185,644 miles

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bonnet has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 183,930 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 172,611 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 172,611 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under body sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2015 167,033 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 167,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s under body sill rusted

Pass 22 Apr 2014 157,694 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 148,300 miles

washers weak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 138,321 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 127,943 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 117,395 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 106,476 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 97,318 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 89,008 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 78,442 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 78,442 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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Y172 FNP is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y172 FNP, 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 Y172 FNP registered?

Y172 FNP is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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