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Y654 MGW

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,026 mi
Last recorded116,026 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY654 MGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 116,026 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 101,300 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 94,069 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 92,594 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 87,044 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 79,696 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 70,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2007 70,755 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 64,208 miles

FR NUMBER PLATE HAS SMALL SPLITS IN,BUT NOT INSECURE..

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 MGW is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y654 MGW, 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 MGW registered?

Y654 MGW is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y654 MGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y654 MGW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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