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C7 TCF

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,954 mi
Last recorded99,954 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 TCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 99,954 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 93,638 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 88,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 79,923 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 79,904 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 70,236 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 63,249 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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C7 TCF is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C7 TCF, 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 C7 TCF registered?

C7 TCF is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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