MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,422 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y185 MGS is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 Y185 MGS, 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 Y185 MGS registered?
Y185 MGS is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 2 May 2001.
Is Y185 MGS safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y185 MGS shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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