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Y938 PCT

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,412 mi
Last recorded89,412 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 PCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 89,412 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 89,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect KICK OFF WRONG WAY (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour LENS BROKEN (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 87,195 miles

Underbody most components & body shell covered with surface corrosion.

Fail 13 Sep 2024 87,187 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded chassis side ()

nearside / offside bed floor mounting center corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2023 86,236 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 83,132 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,116 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 71,195 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 71,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded accross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded accross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear before load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,784 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 58,952 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 58,952 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 54,925 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 50,560 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,393 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 37,849 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 33,699 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 33,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 90,181 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 27,028 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 23,265 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,264 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,451 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 12,665 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 12,646 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 10,512 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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Y938 PCT is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y938 PCT, 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 Y938 PCT registered?

Y938 PCT is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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