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Y57 HJK

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,744 mi
Last recorded97,744 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 HJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 97,744 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 97,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 93,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 88,560 miles

Offside Front brake binding

Pass 14 Mar 2017 183,179 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 80,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 76,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2015 76,307 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2014 72,384 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear light cluster lense cracked.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 72,384 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

both rear light cluster lense cracked.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 68,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 68,318 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 64,146 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 64,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 59,342 miles

both rear hubs slight play in hub bearing

o/s/f tyre slight wear

Fail 15 Mar 2011 59,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

both rear hubs slight play in hub bearing

o/s/f tyre slight wear

Pass 23 Mar 2010 54,807 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 54,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,666 miles

rear exhaust system getting rusty.

Fail 24 Feb 2009 49,575 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate needs renewing soon

Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,999 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 44,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 39,850 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 39,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,367 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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Y57 HJK is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y57 HJK, 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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Y57 HJK is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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