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Y536 FNN

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,284 mi
Last recorded186,284 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY536 FNN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2022 186,284 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulling to right (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 171,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 152,470 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in engine bay, on inner wing, from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 152,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in engine bay, on inner wing, from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

clean and wax oil all brake pipes

Pass 25 Jul 2018 131,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 131,311 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front pipe and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 110,441 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 110,441 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 88,864 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2016 88,864 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2015 69,065 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 64,512 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all suspension corroded

exaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 62,985 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 59,257 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 59,248 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 55,258 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 50,303 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 50,297 miles

Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 45,029 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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Y536 FNN is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y536 FNN, 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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Y536 FNN is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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