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X588 YEX

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,560 mi
Last recorded99,560 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX588 YEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 99,560 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 99,550 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 93,073 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 87,554 miles

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2012 82,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 75,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 75,179 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 67,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear of both front / rear brake pipes coated in grease unable to view pipes fully

Fail 14 Jul 2009 58,900 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,900 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 50,445 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 41,136 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 38,201 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 38,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 30,934 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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X588 YEX is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X588 YEX, 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 X588 YEX registered?

X588 YEX is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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