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HN51 MSO

2002 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,864 mi
Last recorded171,864 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 MSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 171,864 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 170,239 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes are corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system is corroded

steering and suspension components are corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2024 170,239 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes are corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

steering and suspension components are corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 168,105 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all components and underside corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2023 168,105 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all components and underside corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 166,108 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components corroded corroded

both sides of rear bed corroded and holed under wheel arch

Pass 22 Feb 2021 163,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on bonnet

corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills

corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner archs and flat bed

exhaust system corroded

rear diff is noisy

suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2021 163,002 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion on bonnet

corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills

corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner archs and flat bed

exhaust system corroded

rear diff is noisy

suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 159,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded at brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

oily around sump

Pass 7 Mar 2019 157,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

oil leak around sump aria/

spare tyre side walls cracking

Fail 7 Mar 2019 157,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

oil leak around sump aria/

spare tyre side walls cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2018 155,570 miles

front top suspension wishbone rubber bushes worn

o/s/r diff bearings worn

slight brake imbalance front brakes

Pass 13 Apr 2017 146,454 miles

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside front lower shock absorber bushs slightly worn

nearside front tyre tread worn slightly unevenly

offside front tyre tread slightly low on edges

Fail 13 Apr 2017 146,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside front lower shock absorber bushs slightly worn

nearside front tyre tread worn slightly unevenly

offside front tyre tread slightly low on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2016 128,762 miles

front shock absorber bushs are slightly worn

offside rear shock absorber cover corroded

offside wiper blade is slightly split on the end

Fail 13 Apr 2016 128,762 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine unable to test emissions due to exhaust blow (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front shock absorber bushs are slightly worn

nearside front brake is very slightly holding on

offside rear shock absorber cover corroded

offside wiper blade is slightly split on the end

Pass 14 Apr 2015 118,714 miles

rear shockers corroded

slight oil leak at gear box tail seal

Fail 14 Apr 2015 118,714 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear shockers corroded

slight oil leak at gear box tail seal

Pass 17 Apr 2014 107,460 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

front shocker bottom bushes dont look fitted correctly as eye of shocker rubbing on bracket

Fail 14 Apr 2014 107,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid low and clutch slave sylinder leaking

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

front shocker bottom bushes dont look fitted correctly as eye of shocker rubbing on bracket

petrol flap damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2013 91,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 91,549 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 78,676 miles

Front shock absorbers are displaced on lower bushes causing the casing to chaff the mounting bracket.

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 71,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

radiator poor

Fail 16 Feb 2011 71,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

radiator poor

Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,814 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,080 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/front ind lens poor

Pass 2 Mar 2009 59,457 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

n/s front side lamp lens is broken

Fail 27 Feb 2009 59,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

n/s front side lamp lens is broken

Pass 16 Feb 2008 53,008 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 53,008 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 46,074 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 46,074 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear springs lower shackle bushes worn

Pass 11 Feb 2006 39,569 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 39,569 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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HN51 MSO is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HN51 MSO, 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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HN51 MSO is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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