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WX51 VUC

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,114 mi
Last recorded126,114 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 VUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 126,114 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged by fuel tank corroded (7.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 4 May 2016 125,917 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed rear trailer beeper (1.9.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section detached (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring nuts loose (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Propshaft sliding sleeve worn out

Offside Front sidelight lens broken allowing water to enter lamp

diesel fuel pipes badly corroded above fuel tank

front ra diator grill loose

Pass 27 May 2015 112,224 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

horn button not working on steering wheel

Fail 12 May 2015 112,224 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

horn button not working on steering wheel

Pass 8 May 2014 99,918 miles

Exhaust has a rubber mounting missing but still secure.

Front registration plate damaged.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 99,910 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a rubber mounting missing but still secure.

Front registration plate damaged.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 88,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

both front indicator lenses loose

front no plate cracked

fuel pipe corroded osr

nsf shocker top fixing loose

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 24 Apr 2013 88,476 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

both front indicator lenses loose

front no plate cracked

fuel pipe corroded osr

nsf shocker top fixing loose

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 24 Apr 2012 77,403 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 77,255 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 65,624 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 65,624 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,276 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 58,276 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 48,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,260 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 43,260 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 43,084 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 43,084 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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WX51 VUC is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WX51 VUC, 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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WX51 VUC is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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