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H138 EFC

1990 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,577 mi
Last recorded148,577 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Brava123,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH138 EFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2010 148,577 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 146,648 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear bush in both rear suspension leaf springs worn & starting to perish.

Fail 9 Oct 2009 146,563 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear bush in both rear suspension leaf springs worn & starting to perish.

Pass 18 Oct 2008 144,567 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 143,597 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 143,476 miles

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f outer cv boot split.

Pass 10 Feb 2007 139,646 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 135,601 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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H138 EFC is a 1990 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 H138 EFC, 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 H138 EFC registered?

H138 EFC is a 1990 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 September 1990.

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