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Y889 KAE

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,338 mi
Last recorded124,338 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 KAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 124,338 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 122,712 miles

Accident damage to the NS outer sill

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Surface corrosion to the NS and OS chassis

Pass 14 Aug 2019 119,924 miles

Accident damage to the NS front wing and the NS outer sill/doorstep area

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 116,651 miles

Accident damage to the NSF wing and the NS outer sill

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS and OS outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level low

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 112,933 miles

Accident damage to the NSF wing and outer sill

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 109,829 miles

Front bumper damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF wing and the NS outer sill damaged

Nail in the NSF tyre

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 109,829 miles

Front bumper damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF wing and the NS outer sill damaged

Nail in the NSF tyre

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 106,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NS outer-sill damaged.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 104,506 miles

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

NS sill damaged.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 101,545 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NS sill damaged.

NSF seat-belt slow to re-coil.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 98,489 miles

Both front tyres are perished in tread patterns.

Both rear leaf spring/rear bushes worn.

NS outer sill damaged.

NS wiper in poor condition.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 95,042 miles

Both rear spring,rear bush,worn.

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

NS outer sill damaged.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 92,212 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 91,118 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 89,829 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front prop shaft u/j is unsafe

Pass 26 Aug 2008 89,829 miles

front prop shaft u/j is unsafe

Pass 26 Jul 2007 87,450 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 74,203 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 54,530 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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Y889 KAE is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 Y889 KAE, 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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Y889 KAE is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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