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FJ51 SJY

2002 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,127 mi
Last recorded94,127 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 SJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 94,127 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 91,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2009 84,679 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 84,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 75,467 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 75,467 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 67,425 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 67,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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FJ51 SJY is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 96,894 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 FJ51 SJY, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ51 SJY registered?

FJ51 SJY is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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The MOT history for FJ51 SJY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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