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YE51 EER

2002 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,918 mi
Last recorded92,918 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 EER
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 92,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis getting corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2018 90,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 90,008 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front out balance

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 84,527 miles

Nearside lower screen cracked but not adversely affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 5 Oct 2017 84,517 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside lower screen cracked but not adversely affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 14 Oct 2016 78,662 miles

Nearside lower screen cracked but not adversely affecting drivers view of road

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Oct 2016 78,613 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside lower screen cracked but not adversely affecting drivers view of road

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2015 73,934 miles

Nearside Lower windscreen cracked but not adversely affecting drivers veiw

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,342 miles

Nearside lower windscreen cracked but not adversley affecting drivers veiw

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 64,318 miles

Front axle brake imbalance still close to maximum limit allowed.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

rear tyres worn on outside edge

Fail 20 Sep 2013 64,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

rear tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 20 Sep 2012 59,313 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,601 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 51,265 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,720 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 42,252 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 42,252 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,827 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 30,314 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 24,495 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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YE51 EER is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 96,894 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 YE51 EER, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YE51 EER is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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