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H178 XYX

1990 Vauxhall Brava

White Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2006
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

96,390 mi
Last recorded96,390 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2006
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Brava123,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH178 XYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2006 96,390 miles

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

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 96,376 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 96,376 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Oct 2005 96,370 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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H178 XYX is a 1990 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 H178 XYX, 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 H178 XYX registered?

H178 XYX is a 1990 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 October 1990.

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