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RA02 BHY

2002 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,075 mi
Last recorded115,075 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 BHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 115,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all line's to load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 114,789 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 114,623 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 114,298 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 113,866 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four shock absorbers weak

front nos plate starting to delaminate

o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes starting to perish

Pass 25 Mar 2014 110,385 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 106,301 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 102,224 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 102,214 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

exhaust rubber mount missing

hand brake lever high

water leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 92,101 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 92,092 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 81,174 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 70,224 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 60,772 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 51,071 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 40,847 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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RA02 BHY is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RA02 BHY, 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 RA02 BHY registered?

RA02 BHY is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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