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Y944 HHU

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,724 mi
Last recorded86,724 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 HHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 86,724 miles

rear shackle bush very poor

Pass 15 Jun 2010 76,271 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 76,271 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 67,708 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 61,253 miles

both front torsion bar backets damaged

damage to windscreen

front number plate cracked

nearside front lower arm ball joint has wear but not excessive, very close

nearside front torsion bar bracket fractured/repaired

offside front antiroll bar bush loose

offside front floor body mounting bolt bent

offside rear shackle bush

Fail 30 May 2008 61,234 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

both front torsion bar backets damaged

damage to windscreen

front number plate cracked

nearside front lower arm ball joint has wear but not excessive, very close

nearside front torsion bar bracket fractured/repaired

offside front antiroll bar bush loose

offside front floor body mounting bolt bent

offside rear shackle bush

Pass 25 May 2007 56,929 miles

advisory items from initial test still apply

Fail 22 May 2007 56,929 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn

both front indicators dirty and on limits

nearside front lower swivel joint some lift

offside centre body mounting has some play on limits

offside front anti roll bar outer bushes worn and some play

offside front body mounting worn and has some play

offside rear tyre cut in tread

some movement in upper steering column

some steering free play at steering wheel

Pass 22 May 2006 52,256 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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Y944 HHU is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Red 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 Y944 HHU, 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 Y944 HHU registered?

Y944 HHU is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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