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Y522 LHU

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,864 mi
Last recorded130,864 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY522 LHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 130,864 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, at offside rear shock absorber top mount area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, at nearside rear shock absorber top mount area (2.4.A.3)

Localised brake pipes corrosion. Some previously greased, presume corrosion, and some not fully visible.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Slight offside rear brake bind

Spare wheel missing from underside

Steering box oil leakage and fluid level at minimum!

Pass 10 Apr 2017 128,507 miles

Brake pedal rubber pad worn thin/to the limit. Clutch pedal pad missing

Offside front tyre getting low on treads

Offside rear brake binding slightly, recommend attenetion

Rear brake valve corroding and may be seizing?

Steering box sweating

Transverse rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2016 125,676 miles

Brake pipe at rear axle corroded to limit, recommend replace

Nearside dip beam seen to fail once. Unable to reproduce

Unable to check nearside front wheel bearing due to brake bind. To be checked at re-test

Fail 18 Apr 2016 125,674 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Over-axle/tailpipe section broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe at rear axle corroded to limit, recommend replace

Nearside dip beam seen to fail once. Unable to reproduce

Unable to check nearside front wheel bearing due to brake bind. To be checked at re-test

Pass 16 Apr 2015 122,156 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s hand brake low effort

slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 16 Apr 2015 122,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s hand brake low effort

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 23 Apr 2014 117,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 110,191 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

slight cracking in o/s/f tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2013 110,045 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

slight cracking in o/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2012 102,995 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust corroded

tow bar electrics damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2011 95,074 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,659 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 80,283 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 72,535 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 72,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 63,627 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 63,627 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 54,760 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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Y522 LHU is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y522 LHU, 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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Y522 LHU is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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