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Y727 GAH

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

112,610 mi
Last recorded112,610 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY727 GAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 112,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust centre poor condition

Fail 17 Dec 2025 112,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust centre poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2024 109,915 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2019 103,286 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 103,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases font pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 96,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

slight corrosion on rear brake pipe from compensator to flexi

Fail 6 Mar 2018 96,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

slight corrosion on rear brake pipe from compensator to flexi

Pass 9 Mar 2017 90,330 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Mar 2017 90,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,907 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 81,872 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 78,080 miles

exhaust system corroding

front number plate damaged

rear lamp lenses damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2015 77,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroding

front number plate damaged

n/s/front tyre cracked beyween treads

o/s/front tyre bald edges cracked between treads

o/s/rear tyre cracked between treads side wall cracking

rear lamp lenses damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2014 73,895 miles

exhaust catlyst outer deteriorating

front number plate slight damage

o/s/front tyre and rear tyres edges worn

rear lamp lenses damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2014 73,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust catlyst outer deteriorating

front number plate slight damage

o/s/front tyre and rear tyres edges worn

rear lamp lenses damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2013 69,078 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 69,049 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 65,417 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 62,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 49,441 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 46,027 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 46,027 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres worn and cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2008 42,568 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 39,668 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 36,205 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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Y727 GAH is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y727 GAH, 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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Y727 GAH is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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