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Y708 ORO

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,220 mi
Last recorded139,220 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 ORO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 139,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 137,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 137,721 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam separate switch wired up allowing only off side main beam to work (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting was covered with body filler (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear door cannot be opened from the inside

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 135,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking 195r14c 106/104p (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking 195r14c 106/104r 108n (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2021 126,551 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 126,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 117,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 117,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 110,145 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear body corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2018 105,391 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 96,172 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 May 2017 96,172 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 86,436 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 86,436 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,877 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 78,877 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 72,229 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 66,387 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 62,665 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 59,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,838 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 50,482 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2008 39,858 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 34,466 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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Y708 ORO is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y708 ORO, 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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Y708 ORO is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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