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Y745 AEN

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,055 mi
Last recorded100,055 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY745 AEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 100,055 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General corrosion

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff front pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 100,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and Nearside inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 97,795 miles

Advise body corroded.

Advise both rear axle shockers damp.

Advise exhaust has slight blow.

Advise rear axle brake pipes corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 89,180 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing close to legal limit. Advise rear axle brake pipes corroded.

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 80,712 miles

Advise exhaust corroded

Advise rear axle brake pipes corroded

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 79,754 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 78,921 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 78,631 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 78,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 74,662 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 74,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 68,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 May 2009 64,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 61,021 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 May 2007 55,899 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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Y745 AEN is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y745 AEN, 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 Y745 AEN registered?

Y745 AEN is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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