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FY51 EYJ

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,238 mi
Last recorded123,238 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 EYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 123,238 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both rear body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all (2.7.4)

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

pitman arm dust cover deteriorating

rear tub heavily corroded and holed in various places

Fail 31 Oct 2017 123,235 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both rear body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all (2.7.4)

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

pitman arm dust cover deteriorating

rear tub heavily corroded and holed in various places

Pass 2 Nov 2016 118,815 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear body mount corroded and holed not effecting the security

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all (2.7.4)

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

corrosion to chassis

exhaust deteriorating

pitman arm dust cover split not allowing the ingress

Fail 20 Oct 2016 118,653 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear body mount corroded and holed not effecting the security

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all (2.7.4)

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

corrosion to chassis

exhaust deteriorating

pitman arm dust cover split not allowing the ingress

Pass 29 Oct 2015 11,315 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 107,017 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 100,597 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to underside

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear floor supports corroded

suspension rubber bushes deteriorating

Fail 23 Oct 2013 100,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to underside

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear floor supports corroded

suspension rubber bushes deteriorating

Pass 5 Oct 2012 92,162 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 92,162 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 84,051 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2010 77,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres close to the limit

exhaust corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2009 70,759 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 70,757 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 67,273 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 67,273 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 63,295 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 57,705 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 48,594 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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FY51 EYJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 88,735 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FY51 EYJ, 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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FY51 EYJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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