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YF51 NHK

2002 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

131,606 mi
Last recorded131,606 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 NHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 131,606 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 128,982 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 128,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 122,816 miles

nearside front brake slower to work

rear tyres worn

Fail 17 Jan 2012 122,816 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front brake slower to work

rear tyres worn

Pass 8 Jan 2011 114,563 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 114,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 106,273 miles

repair made to nearside rear lens

Fail 24 Dec 2009 106,273 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

repair made to nearside rear lens

Fail 12 Dec 2008 98,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

repair made to nearside rear lamp

Pass 12 Dec 2008 98,383 miles

repair made to nearside rear lamp

Pass 25 Sep 2007 89,314 miles

front silencer in poor condition

Fail 24 Sep 2007 89,309 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front silencer in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2006 80,393 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 80,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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YF51 NHK is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 YF51 NHK, 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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What year was YF51 NHK registered?

YF51 NHK is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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