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GJ51 GYF

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,138 mi
Last recorded103,138 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 GYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 103,138 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 103,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 96,406 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 96,406 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 88,482 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 88,482 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 80,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 80,190 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 69,139 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 69,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GJ51 GYF is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GJ51 GYF, 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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GJ51 GYF is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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