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NV51 XFE

2002 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,258 mi
Last recorded82,258 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 XFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 82,258 miles

Offside Front Bumper Corroded

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 77,272 miles

shocker bushes worn, both rear and nsf

Fail 4 Jan 2021 77,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases full exhaust system from down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shockers (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 71,952 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 71,952 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 67,943 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,991 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 61,866 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 60,866 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 55,701 miles

heavy rusting to all front and rear suspension componants

rusting to all rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Oct 2014 51,444 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 51,437 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

weak front shockers

Fail 16 Oct 2014 51,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cond of front pads & discs

slight bind n/s/f brake

weak front shockers

Pass 21 Oct 2013 46,427 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,146 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 42,114 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 37,694 miles

very heavy rust on mainthrough and rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Oct 2010 32,777 miles

Corrosion on main thro and rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Oct 2009 28,564 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 25,976 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 21,861 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 17,319 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 12,939 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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NV51 XFE is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NV51 XFE, 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 NV51 XFE registered?

NV51 XFE is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is NV51 XFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV51 XFE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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