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Y263 CNH

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,059 mi
Last recorded97,059 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY263 CNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 97,059 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 97,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2010 90,233 miles

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

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

corrosion on front brake discs

unable to fully test offside rear wheel bearing, unable to rotate road wheel

Fail 25 Oct 2010 90,233 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

corrosion on front brake discs

unable to fully test offside rear wheel bearing, unable to rotate road wheel

Fail 16 Aug 2010 90,212 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 83,260 miles

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

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

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

both chassis slightly corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2009 83,260 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

both chassis slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2008 74,514 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 74,514 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 62,833 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2006 50,084 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 50,084 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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Y263 CNH is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y263 CNH, 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 Y263 CNH registered?

Y263 CNH is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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