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PJ51 XZL

2002 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,759 mi
Last recorded58,759 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 XZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 58,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

VARIOUS CORROSION TO CHASSIS, BODY AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS

Fail 11 Aug 2026 58,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

VARIOUS CORROSION TO CHASSIS, BODY AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS

Pass 28 Aug 2025 57,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel UPPER COLUMN (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 55,124 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 50,565 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 46,837 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 46,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Front tyre slightly cut outer wall

Fail 1 Nov 2017 46,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Front tyre slightly cut outer wall

Pass 26 Oct 2015 46,731 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 45,997 miles

Oil leak

oil on minimum

Fail 17 Oct 2014 45,997 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

oil on minimum

Pass 21 Oct 2013 45,044 miles

Oil leak

first silencer rusted

Pass 18 Oct 2012 44,010 miles

alternator oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,092 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,770 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 40,837 miles

rusty exhaust

Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,777 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 38,626 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 36,656 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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PJ51 XZL is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PJ51 XZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ51 XZL registered?

PJ51 XZL is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is PJ51 XZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ51 XZL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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