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Y596 UCT

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,514 mi
Last recorded71,514 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY596 UCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,514 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 68,149 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 61,399 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,146 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 55,139 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 48,097 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 41,922 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 41,921 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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Y596 UCT is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y596 UCT, 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 Y596 UCT registered?

Y596 UCT is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y596 UCT safe to buy?

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