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Y838 LCP

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,477 mi
Last recorded44,477 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 LCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,477 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 44,477 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

front end suspension components and pipe work corroded

nearside wing mirror missing

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,478 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2008 43,586 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2008 43,586 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2007 41,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 37,959 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 35,622 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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Y838 LCP is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y838 LCP, 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 Y838 LCP registered?

Y838 LCP is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y838 LCP safe to buy?

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