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SY51 UCS

2002 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,433 mi
Last recorded103,433 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 UCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 103,433 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 94,056 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 85,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 75,078 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 68,046 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 59,367 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 54,508 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 54,508 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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SY51 UCS is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SY51 UCS, 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 SY51 UCS registered?

SY51 UCS is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is SY51 UCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 UCS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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