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NA02 MLJ

2002 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,415 mi
Last recorded136,415 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA02 MLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 136,415 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 130,319 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 124,673 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 122,298 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 122,298 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 112,727 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 112,727 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 106,737 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 100,001 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 100,001 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 93,274 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 93,274 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 90,096 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 75,045 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,417 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 50,728 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 39,146 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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NA02 MLJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NA02 MLJ, 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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NA02 MLJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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