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Y87 PCT

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,394 mi
Last recorded87,394 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 PCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 87,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 86,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 84,220 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 81,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2018 78,811 miles

exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

metal brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 76,332 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 68,369 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,084 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 57,071 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 53,720 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 50,258 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 46,880 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,332 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 43,332 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 38,803 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 38,803 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 32,916 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 32,916 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 28,670 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 23,272 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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Y87 PCT is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y87 PCT, 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 Y87 PCT registered?

Y87 PCT is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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