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Y453 CEJ

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,145 mi
Last recorded142,145 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY453 CEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 142,145 miles

Corrosion to body, not affecting structural rigidity of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nsf/osf (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met

Slight movement in steering idler(s)

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 129,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nsf/Osf (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 129,932 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm/upper link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nsf/Osf (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 118,180 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure/body

Slight damage to front registration plate but not likely to be misread

Pass 9 Jul 2019 104,621 miles

Both rear light lens damaged

Drivers door check strap damaged

Slight corrosion to vehicle body

Fail 9 Jul 2019 104,621 miles

Both rear light lens damaged

Drivers door check strap damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion to vehicle body

Pass 19 Jun 2018 95,499 miles

Corrosion to nsf bumper

Damage to nearside rear light lens

Offside front suspension arm has very slight movement inner bush

Pass 2 Feb 2017 80,801 miles

Front suspension arms have slight play in inner bushes

Offside rear tyre beginning to wear low -3mm

Slight damage to offside rear lens

Pass 17 Dec 2015 68,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 68,537 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 64,673 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 61,854 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 61,854 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 59,627 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,342 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 53,420 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,420 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,477 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 42,975 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,929 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,738 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 30,797 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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Y453 CEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y453 CEJ, 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 Y453 CEJ registered?

Y453 CEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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