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Y542 ARL

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,809 mi
Last recorded11,809 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 ARL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2024 11,809 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 11,485 miles

under guard

Pass 5 May 2022 10,790 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 9,885 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 9,445 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 9,111 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 8,836 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 8,395 miles

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

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

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 7,823 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 7,515 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 7,132 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 6,735 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 6,413 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 6,046 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 5,606 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 5,110 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 4,678 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 May 2007 4,103 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 3,407 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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Y542 ARL is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y542 ARL, 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 Y542 ARL registered?

Y542 ARL is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y542 ARL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y542 ARL shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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