MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,864 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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!
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
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
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
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
n/s hand brake low effort
slight bind n/s/r brake
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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