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Y653 XOC

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,041 mi
Last recorded87,041 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 87,041 miles

Exhaust Tail pipe section broken off at the end.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in offside and nearside rear swinging shackle bushes.

Fail 15 Aug 2014 87,041 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads getting low.

Exhaust Tail pipe section broken off at the end.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in offside and nearside rear swinging shackle bushes.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 82,796 miles

Front shockers weak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 76,649 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,768 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,708 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 45,485 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,526 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 28,388 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 19,059 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 18,358 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 XOC is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XOC, 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 XOC registered?

Y653 XOC is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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