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Y94 BPJ

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

119,136 mi
Last recorded119,136 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY94 BPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 119,136 miles

Both front shock absorbers have has a significantly reduced damping effect

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 119,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front shock absorbers have has a significantly reduced damping effect

Emission test not carried out due to exhaust leak

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 110,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 110,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 104,497 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES WEARING

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

N/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

Fail 9 Feb 2011 104,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES WEARING

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

N/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

Pass 8 Feb 2010 103,125 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGES STARTING TO WEAR

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

DAMPNESS AROUND O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

MIDDLE AND REAR OF EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

N/S HEADLAMP CHIPPED

N/S REAR TYRE BECOMING LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 17 Feb 2009 101,018 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGES LOW

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK

Fail 17 Feb 2009 101,018 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGES LOW

BRAKE FLUID LOW

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK

Pass 18 Feb 2008 94,952 miles

both front tyre outer edges low

chip in windscreen

front brake discs getting lipped

front brake pads getting low

Fail 18 Feb 2008 94,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyre outer edges low

chip in windscreen

front brake discs getting lipped

front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Feb 2007 87,101 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

Fail 15 Feb 2007 87,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE HEAT SHEILD RATTLING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

O/S WIPER STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 25 Feb 2006 74,901 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 74,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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Y94 BPJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y94 BPJ, 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 Y94 BPJ registered?

Y94 BPJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y94 BPJ safe to buy?

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