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SK51 VWA

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,065 mi
Last recorded169,065 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 VWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 169,065 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 108,618 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 153,080 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 134,264 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 133,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 112,512 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 104,757 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 6 Aug 2007 100,324 miles

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

both rear shocker bushes perished

brake componsator valve and pipe rusty

corrosion to vehicle in many places

offside front brake pipe metal ends rusty

offside front outer sill damaged

slight play at top of steering column

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Mar 2007 100,314 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

metal fuel lines rusty

both front brake flexys metal ends rusty

corrosion to vehicle in many places

offside front metal brake pipe unions rusty and rear brake pipes rusty

offside front outer sill damaged

play in steering column top mounting

radiator in poor condition

rear shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 4 Jan 2007 100,308 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 95,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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SK51 VWA is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SK51 VWA, 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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SK51 VWA is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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