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G275 YOW

1990 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,274 mi
Last recorded100,274 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Brava123,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG275 YOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 100,274 miles

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

front no plate slightly damaged

some body slightly tatty

Fail 22 Jun 2007 190,263 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

f/no/plate damaged but ok

some body slightly tatty!

Pass 15 Jun 2006 189,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

f/no/plate damaged but ok

radiator leaking

Fail 26 May 2006 189,673 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

radiator leaking

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

f/no/plare damaged but ok

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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G275 YOW is a 1990 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 123,516 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 G275 YOW, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G275 YOW registered?

G275 YOW is a 1990 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 May 1990.

Is G275 YOW safe to buy?

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