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LY51 TGE

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,101 mi
Last recorded218,101 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 TGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 218,101 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 216,334 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 213,497 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 213,497 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 210,206 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 210,222 miles

Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 206,047 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 205,850 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2015 202,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 19,847 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 186,393 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 174,208 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 160,159 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 160,159 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 148,156 miles

Exhaust corroded and deteriorating.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2008 135,990 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2008 135,990 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2008 116,486 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 116,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 102,452 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 102,452 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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LY51 TGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY51 TGE, 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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LY51 TGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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