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FE51 HWS

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,591 mi
Last recorded136,591 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 HWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 136,591 miles

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

Fuel tank wet but no leakes found

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2013 136,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Fuel tank wet but no leakes found

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 131,094 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear axle leaking oil

Fail 5 Oct 2012 131,085 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear axle leaking oil

Pass 6 Oct 2011 130,099 miles

Oil leak from engine

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 5 Oct 2011 130,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak from engine

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 24 Sep 2010 129,999 miles

general weakness and corrosion all round

Fail 24 Sep 2010 129,999 miles

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

general weakness and corrosion all round

Pass 26 Aug 2009 120,418 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 120,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 115,351 miles

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

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

o/s/r light unit is cracked .

Pass 5 Sep 2007 92,067 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust mid nut missing

front pads low

front shocks damp

n/s/f flexi slight damage

Pass 7 Sep 2006 74,413 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 58,244 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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FE51 HWS is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FE51 HWS, 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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FE51 HWS is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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