MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
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
Exhaust has a rubber mounting missing but still secure.
Front registration plate damaged.
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.
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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)
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)
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?
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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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