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Y518 LBH

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,602 mi
Last recorded92,602 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 LBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 92,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 85,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 79,013 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 71,605 miles

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

n/s/f flasher lamp damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2007 66,254 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 59,335 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 59,335 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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

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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Y518 LBH is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y518 LBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y518 LBH registered?

Y518 LBH is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y518 LBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y518 LBH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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