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BC51 WJC

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

177,769 mi
Last recorded177,769 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 WJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 177,769 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 165,054 miles

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

CENTRE EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT BIND BY HAND FROM NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 165,054 miles

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

CENTRE EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT BIND BY HAND FROM NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 153,499 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 142,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Fail 4 Jul 2011 142,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 130,139 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers starting to wear

front exhaust starting to rust

front hubs slight play

front number plate cracked

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside front indicator and offside front sidelamp lenses small cracks

rear light lenses cracked/ repaired

rear quarter panels/ body slight damage and starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 30 Jun 2010 130,230 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

front exhaust starting to rust

front hubs slight play

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel slightly long

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside front indicator and offside front sidelamp lenses small cracks

offside rear light lenses small cracks

rear quarter panels/ body slight damage and starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2009 116,163 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

brake and clutch pedal antislip rubbers starting to wear

front number plate cracked

nearside rear light lens repaired

nearside rear wheel bearing slight movement

offside reverse lamp lens cracked

rear quarter panels/ wheel arches slight damage and starting to rust

Fail 17 Jun 2009 116,163 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front wheel bearings slight play

brake and clutch pedal antislip rubbers starting to wear

front number plate cracked

nearside rear light lens repaired

nearside rear wheel bearing slight movement

offside reverse lamp lens cracked

rear quarter panels/ wheel arches slight damage and starting to rust

Pass 19 May 2008 102,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 May 2008 102,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 May 2007 91,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 91,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 87,094 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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BC51 WJC is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BC51 WJC, 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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BC51 WJC is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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