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Y805 SOO

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

258,584 mi
Last recorded258,584 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY805 SOO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 258,584 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2010 246,757 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 234,578 miles

damp around brake marster cylinder

Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,392 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 194,180 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 163,930 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 163,758 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y805 SOO is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y805 SOO, 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 Y805 SOO registered?

Y805 SOO is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y805 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y805 SOO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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