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MT51 YHF

2002 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,103 mi
Last recorded130,103 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 YHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 130,103 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 130,103 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 115,969 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 104,325 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 95,766 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 90,892 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 90,892 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 75,240 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 75,240 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Dec 2005 60,286 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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MT51 YHF is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT51 YHF, 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 MT51 YHF registered?

MT51 YHF is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is MT51 YHF safe to buy?

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