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RA02 BHZ

2002 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,396 mi
Last recorded75,396 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2010 75,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Jun 2009 74,224 miles

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

wear and play in propeller shaft front u.j.and splines

Fail 29 May 2009 74,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 68,504 miles

front prop shaft sliding joint worn

Pass 3 Apr 2007 55,973 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 44,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 44,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 BHZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RA02 BHZ, 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 RA02 BHZ registered?

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

Is RA02 BHZ safe to buy?

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