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EN51 EKU

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,062 mi
Last recorded108,062 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 EKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2013 108,062 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre perished on outer wall, starting to crack

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Clutch slipping

Pass 26 May 2012 103,228 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 7 May 2011 97,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear leaf spring bushes worn

Pass 15 May 2010 92,111 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall slight damage

Pass 11 May 2009 86,213 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 8 May 2008 81,885 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 81,885 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2007 76,188 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 76,188 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 69,353 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 69,353 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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EN51 EKU is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EN51 EKU, 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 EN51 EKU registered?

EN51 EKU is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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