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Y879 LNM

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,858 mi
Last recorded122,858 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY879 LNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 122,858 miles

N/S Washer poor

O/S/R Light lens damaged

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 8 Apr 2008 107,637 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 94,685 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 94,685 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight noise @ o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Apr 2006 82,589 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 82,430 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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Y879 LNM is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y879 LNM, 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 Y879 LNM registered?

Y879 LNM is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y879 LNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y879 LNM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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