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VU51 SWX

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

81,247 mi
Last recorded81,247 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 SWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,247 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 77,539 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s/r axle seal leaking

Fail 18 Jan 2017 77,539 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres perished

high hand brake

o/s/r axle seal leaking

Pass 20 Jan 2016 76,361 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking up around tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracking up around tread

Offside Front tyre cracking up around tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking up around tread

Fail 18 Jan 2016 76,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking up around tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracking up around tread

Offside Front tyre cracking up around tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking up around tread

Pass 28 Nov 2014 75,348 miles

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

all four tyres are starting to crack up around tread.

Fail 20 Nov 2014 75,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all four tyres are starting to crack up around tread.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 69,682 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 69,682 miles

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

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

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 67,087 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 67,072 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 63,845 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 63,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 57,711 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 57,711 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 53,120 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 48,630 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 43,532 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 43,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,195 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 36,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 28,653 miles

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

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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VU51 SWX is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 VU51 SWX, 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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VU51 SWX is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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