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Y654 DCL

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,697 mi
Last recorded134,697 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY654 DCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 134,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

lift in n/s & o/s front lower ball joint

n/s & o/s rear shackel bushes worn

o/s front brake pipe corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2010 134,695 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

lift in n/s & o/s front lower ball joint

n/s & o/s rear shackel bushes worn

o/s front brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2009 111,448 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 111,448 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

chip in front screen o/s lower edge

fuel flap to cap not opening

Pass 28 Mar 2008 89,961 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 89,961 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s front brake fluctuation

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

chip in front screen o/.s middle

exhaust mount missing

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2007 71,849 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 50,040 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 50,036 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)

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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Y654 DCL is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y654 DCL, 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 Y654 DCL registered?

Y654 DCL is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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