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Y543 ARL

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,508 mi
Last recorded17,508 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY543 ARL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 17,508 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 15,000 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 13,749 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 13,317 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 13,000 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 12,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 12,587 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 11,778 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 10,959 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 10,959 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 10,106 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2015 9,284 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 8,766 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 8,207 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 7,506 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 7,024 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 6,593 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 6,593 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 6,170 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 6,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 5,613 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 5,071 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 4,535 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 3,927 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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Y543 ARL is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y543 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.

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What year was Y543 ARL registered?

Y543 ARL is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y543 ARL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y543 ARL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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