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X503 SHD

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,645 mi
Last recorded146,645 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX503 SHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 146,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system rusty

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 146,203 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 146,203 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 145,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2019 145,268 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 145,268 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 144,378 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 141,434 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 139,775 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Stabiliser bushes perished and starting to split

Offside Side sill starting to corrode

Rear Brake pipes rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2015 138,009 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust system rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2014 136,205 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 136,205 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 133,571 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 130,993 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 127,817 miles

Offside front window winder broken

Fail 28 Sep 2011 127,817 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front window winder broken

Pass 4 Oct 2010 124,729 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 121,631 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 119,039 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 119,039 miles

Offside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 116,217 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 116,217 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 113,539 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 110,894 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 110,892 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X503 SHD is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X503 SHD, 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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What year was X503 SHD registered?

X503 SHD is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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