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Y653 WBP

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,902 mi
Last recorded74,902 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY653 WBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 74,902 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak sump plug ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 74,118 miles

exhaust cat corroding

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 73,753 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,354 miles

rear exhaust corroded and minor leak.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 72,936 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 72,935 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 71,789 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 68,125 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 138,820 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 48,140 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2006 39,553 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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Y653 WBP is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y653 WBP, 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 Y653 WBP registered?

Y653 WBP is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y653 WBP safe to buy?

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