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Y916 NCD

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

212,959 mi
Last recorded212,959 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY916 NCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 212,959 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 212,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 203,906 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 201,504 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 195,258 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 195,258 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 189,039 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 179,264 miles

Central Rear Oil leak axle propshaft oil seal ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 170,905 miles

surface rust on o/s chassis

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear axle oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2015 163,625 miles

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

rear axle oil seal leaking

surface rust on centre chassis

Pass 22 Jul 2015 163,625 miles

rear axle oil seal leaking

surface rust on centre chassis

Pass 19 Jul 2014 157,078 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 157,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 149,857 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 149,856 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 142,935 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 142,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 133,997 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has light cracking on sidewall

Fail 16 Jun 2011 133,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

n/s rear tyre has light cracking on sidewall

Pass 4 Aug 2009 124,130 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 109,020 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 103,593 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 88,322 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 70,861 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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Y916 NCD is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y916 NCD, 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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Y916 NCD is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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