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Y901 STR

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,226 mi
Last recorded60,226 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 60,226 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 60,221 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 57,752 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 52,823 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 46,843 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 45,002 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 45,002 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 44,908 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 44,859 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 44,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 44,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 44,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 44,159 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 44,125 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,891 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,463 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,056 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 42,617 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system has a slight blow

Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system has a slight blow

Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,196 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,721 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,137 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 40,060 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 37,925 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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Y901 STR is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 STR, 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 STR registered?

Y901 STR is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y901 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y901 STR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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