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H581 XFL

1990 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

250,592 mi
Last recorded250,592 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Brava123,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH581 XFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2008 250,592 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake results perfect on rbt but pedal could be better

n/s/f driveshaft gaiter has been glued temp repair but does not leak

n/s/f upper ball joint dust cover split

stick on front number plate

Fail 21 Apr 2008 250,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake results perfect on rbt but pedal could be better

n/s/f upper ball joint dust cover split

stick on front number plate

Pass 21 Apr 2007 239,212 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 238,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2006 226,590 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 226,590 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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H581 XFL is a 1990 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,254cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H581 XFL, 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 H581 XFL registered?

H581 XFL is a 1990 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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