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Y901 NAL

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,616 mi
Last recorded59,616 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 NAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 59,616 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear propshaft joint worn

towbar socket insecure. wiring secure

Fail 26 Feb 2015 59,616 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear propshaft joint worn

towbar socket insecure. wiring secure

Pass 13 Feb 2014 56,648 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 51,692 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords

towbar socket insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2012 51,692 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords

towbar socket insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2011 49,524 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,610 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 44,319 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007
Fail 11 Dec 2007 41,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 40,610 miles

metal brake pipes from front of vehicle into compenstor corroded just befor compenstor

suspension stating to go soft

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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Y901 NAL is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y901 NAL, 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 Y901 NAL registered?

Y901 NAL is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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