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Y556 PSP

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,148 mi
Last recorded94,148 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 PSP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 94,148 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 86,432 miles

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 76,838 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 76,836 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,908 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,998 miles

All brake pipes covered in sealer

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear service brake

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

body condition

general corrosion underside

rear number plate cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2010 52,994 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

body condition

body damage

drivers seat condition

Pass 6 Feb 2009 46,989 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

noise from offside front suspension

Pass 8 Feb 2008 39,994 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front wing damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,102 miles

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

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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Y556 PSP is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y556 PSP, 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 Y556 PSP registered?

Y556 PSP is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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