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Y643 GMS

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

228,659 mi
Last recorded228,659 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY643 GMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 228,659 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 228,659 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 228,859 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 May 2014 228,659 miles

All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 228,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 228,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 228,659 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 228,659 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 228,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 217,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Nov 2007 197,987 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 175,207 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 175,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005
Fail 6 Jul 2005 158,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (1.6.C5)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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Y643 GMS is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y643 GMS, 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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Y643 GMS is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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