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Y917 JUG

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,670 mi
Last recorded130,670 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 JUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 130,670 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 115,191 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 102,449 miles

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front subframe/arms corroding.

front suspension/chassis legs/arms corroding.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

play in adjusterable steering colum.

play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.

rear suspension/leaf springs/chassis legs corroding.

Fail 24 Feb 2009 102,449 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

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

front brake discs starting to pitt/corrode/deteriorating.

front subframe/arms corroding.

front suspension/chassis legs/arms corroding.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

play in adjusterable steering colum.

play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.

rear suspension/leaf springs/chassis legs corroding.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 87,472 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

front shocks starting to get soft.

front suspension/arms corroding.

n/s/f+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

Fail 22 Feb 2008 87,472 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

front shocks starting to get soft.

front suspension/arms corroding.

n/s/f+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 78,864 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 78,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

n/s/f tyre wall starting to crack+perish.

rear spring shackle bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 69,550 miles

coolant leak.

front inner brake pads starting to wear down.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edges.

o/s/r brake starting to bind.

oil leak.

rear spring shackle bushes starting to deteriorate.

slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes.

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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Y917 JUG is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y917 JUG, 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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Y917 JUG is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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