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VN51 EBC

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,609 mi
Last recorded82,609 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 EBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 82,609 miles

CREAK FROM SUSPENSION.

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 78,342 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 70,415 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,355 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 56,184 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

Minor body damage.

Minor underside corrosion.

Offside rear tyre perished and slightly out of shape.

Slight play in rearmost bushes of both rear leaf springs.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 55,854 miles

Drivers sun visor does not stay in up position - removed for test

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

some washer jets not working still delivers sufficient water to screen

Fail 5 Jan 2009 55,854 miles

Drivers sun visor does not stay in up position - removed for test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

some washer jets not working still delivers sufficient water to screen

Pass 16 Nov 2007 51,772 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 51,770 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 45,048 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 45,048 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 40,151 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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VN51 EBC 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 76.9%.

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 VN51 EBC, 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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VN51 EBC is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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