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Y64 RSL

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,278 mi
Last recorded158,278 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY64 RSL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 158,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 157,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 157,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 156,023 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 154,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 151,719 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2010 149,058 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Dec 2009 146,249 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2008 143,380 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2006 128,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 128,857 miles

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

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

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

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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Y64 RSL is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y64 RSL, 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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Y64 RSL is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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