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NJ51 UOF

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,958 mi
Last recorded114,958 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 UOF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 114,958 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

slight end float in both rear hubs

Pass 6 Oct 2022 114,501 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight end-float in both rear hubs

Fail 6 Oct 2022 114,501 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight end-float in both rear hubs

Pass 4 Oct 2021 113,615 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight end float in both rear hubs

Pass 6 Oct 2020 113,010 miles

slight end float in both rear hubs

Fail 5 Oct 2020 113,007 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside front and nearside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam offside front and nearside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn offside rear and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

slight end float in both rear hubs

Pass 8 Oct 2019 111,779 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush offside rear & nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight end-float in both rear hub assemblies

Fail 7 Oct 2019 111,777 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush offside rear & nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight end-float in both rear hub assemblies

Pass 10 Oct 2018 110,523 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight end float in half shaft/hub/wheel bearing assembly

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 109,285 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 107,255 miles

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

offside rear parking brake slight bind

Pass 16 Nov 2015 106,034 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 104,530 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 104,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 103,633 miles

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

unable to see front brake pad condition clearly

Fail 7 Nov 2013 103,624 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to see front brake pad condition clearly

Pass 15 Nov 2012 102,589 miles

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter ripped

Pass 10 Nov 2011 101,834 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

unable to see front brake pad condition clearly

Pass 17 Nov 2010 100,354 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

Fail 17 Nov 2010 100,345 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2009 98,292 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 17 Nov 2009 98,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2008 96,920 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 96,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 95,104 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 27 Nov 2006 93,933 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 93,931 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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NJ51 UOF is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 NJ51 UOF, 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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NJ51 UOF is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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