MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
underside of vehicle corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
underside of vehicle corroded
front indicator lenses dirty on inside.
front to rear fuel lines corroaded
o/s/r light cluster discoloured, but light colours still visable
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front indicator lenses dirty on inside.
front to rear fuel lines corroaded
o/s/r light cluster discoloured, but light colours still visable
ALL INDICATOR LENS POOR
EMISSIONS POOR ###SMOKE ###
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
ALL INDICATOR LENS POOR
EMISSIONS POOR ###SMOKE ###
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge, †o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
rear brake balance poor on foot brake.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY51 VCA is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 FY51 VCA, 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 VCA is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 October 2001.
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