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H785 GVX

1990 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

151,999 mi
Last recorded151,999 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Brava123,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH785 GVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2007 151,999 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

body panels corroded at front of rear wheel arches

Pass 16 Aug 2006 147,108 miles

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

o/s/r & n/s/r service brake performance low

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Fail 27 Jul 2006 147,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

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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H785 GVX is a 1990 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H785 GVX, 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 H785 GVX registered?

H785 GVX is a 1990 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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