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MW51 PNF

2002 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,519 mi
Last recorded95,519 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 PNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 95,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 88,081 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 79,458 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 69,098 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 58,648 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 49,970 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

os/f tyre outer sidewall is cut but not deep enought to expose the cords. o/s/r hub oil seal is weeping. front vrm plate is cracked but legible

Pass 5 Dec 2006 42,306 miles

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

o/side rear hub seal leaking but brakes not affected

Fail 4 Dec 2006 42,306 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

o/side rear hub seal leaking but brakes not affected

Pass 5 Dec 2005 33,858 miles

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

o/side rear hubseal leaking brakes not affected.steering box has slight play

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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MW51 PNF is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MW51 PNF, 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 MW51 PNF registered?

MW51 PNF is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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