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Y752 AEN

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

174,352 mi
Last recorded174,352 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY752 AEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 174,352 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 174,352 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 161,023 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 161,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 147,291 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 147,291 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 135,341 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner edges

near side rear tyre starting to wear down

Fail 4 Aug 2010 135,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edges

near side rear tyre starting to wear down

Pass 6 Aug 2009 121,687 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Aug 2009 121,687 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2008 106,834 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 106,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre 2mm left

Pass 16 Jul 2007 93,169 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of age related cracking starting

Fail 16 Jul 2007 93,169 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres showing age related cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2006 78,752 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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Y752 AEN is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y752 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 Y752 AEN registered?

Y752 AEN is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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