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HD51 FYO

2002 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,654 mi
Last recorded135,654 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 FYO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 135,654 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 134,474 miles

off side rear hub leaking oil

Fail 11 Oct 2013 134,473 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

off side rear hub leaking oil

Pass 20 Jul 2012 133,869 miles

Crack in offside front headlight

Minor fluid leak from back of offside rear wheel

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 131,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 129,393 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 119,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 119,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 111,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 111,325 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 109,075 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 109,075 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HD51 FYO is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HD51 FYO, 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 HD51 FYO registered?

HD51 FYO is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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