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Y701 HAB

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

250,124 mi
Last recorded250,124 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 HAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 250,124 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 249,064 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 246,374 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 243,026 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 239,938 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 235,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 229,649 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 225,679 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 218,318 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 218,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 213,890 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 213,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 203,847 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 193,385 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 193,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 181,749 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 181,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 169,773 miles

all exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 24 Mar 2011 157,230 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 145,060 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 145,060 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 130,801 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 116,414 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 116,413 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 98,409 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 98,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 82,255 miles

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

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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Y701 HAB is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y701 HAB, 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 Y701 HAB registered?

Y701 HAB is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y701 HAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y701 HAB shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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