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Y185 MGS

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

220,422 mi
Last recorded220,422 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 MGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 220,422 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 220,422 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 219,219 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 219,219 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 217,571 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 215,367 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 215,367 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 211,798 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 211,798 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 194,721 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 194,721 miles

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)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 176,130 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 176,130 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 157,382 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 139,090 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 139,085 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 120,449 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 101,989 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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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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Y185 MGS is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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