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Y838 SEF

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,593 mi
Last recorded152,593 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 SEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 152,593 miles

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

temporary repair to o/s/ light lens

Fail 27 May 2010 152,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

temporary repair to o/s/ light lens

Fail 28 Apr 2010 151,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 139,233 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 129,167 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 121,501 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 121,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 114,400 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 SEF is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y838 SEF, 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 SEF registered?

Y838 SEF is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y838 SEF safe to buy?

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