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EN51 TLU

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

134,292 mi
Last recorded134,292 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 TLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 134,292 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 134,291 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 134,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear light lense taped up

Pass 9 Nov 2012 121,782 miles

nearside rear light lense taped up

Fail 9 Nov 2012 121,782 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear light lense taped up

Pass 9 Nov 2011 107,380 miles

nearside rear light lense taped up

Fail 9 Nov 2011 107,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear light lense taped up

Fail 4 Nov 2010 98,816 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear light lense taped up

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 98,816 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear light lense taped up

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2009 89,092 miles

front number plate is crakced

nearside rear light unit taped up

Fail 11 Nov 2009 89,092 miles

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

front number plate is crakced

nearside rear light unit taped up

Pass 10 Nov 2008 82,406 miles

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 6 Nov 2007 75,687 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 65,822 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 65,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight engine oil leak from sump area

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 TLU is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Orange 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 EN51 TLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN51 TLU registered?

EN51 TLU is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is EN51 TLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 TLU shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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