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Y795 OBT

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,133 mi
Last recorded110,133 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY795 OBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 110,133 miles

Corrosion around rear spring hangers

Fail 19 Jan 2018 109,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Corrosion around rear spring hangers

Pass 18 Jan 2017 108,406 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 108,406 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 107,227 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 107,227 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 104,958 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 101,931 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 97,312 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 97,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 91,719 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 89,232 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 89,232 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 86,164 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 82,917 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 82,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 79,378 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 79,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 74,502 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 70,254 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 70,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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Y795 OBT is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y795 OBT, 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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Y795 OBT is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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