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PN51 DSE

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

195,872 mi
Last recorded195,872 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 DSE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 195,872 miles

rear seatbelts and seats have been removed

Fail 9 May 2013 195,873 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 195,878 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 195,872 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 183,559 miles

both sides rear shackle bushes worn

no main beam tell tale

Fail 4 May 2011 183,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both sides rear shackle bushes worn

no main beam tell tale

Pass 7 May 2010 167,231 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 167,202 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 149,231 miles

front number plate cracked

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear shackle bush rubber worn

Pass 17 Apr 2008 129,998 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 129,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 114,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 97,235 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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PN51 DSE is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PN51 DSE, 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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PN51 DSE is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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