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H860 GDE

1991 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

245,440 mi
Last recorded245,440 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Brava112,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH860 GDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 245,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 242,142 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 236,396 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 236,396 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 230,358 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 230,333 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,421 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 217,923 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 210,021 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 201,219 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 201,012 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

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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H860 GDE is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 112,924 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 H860 GDE, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H860 GDE registered?

H860 GDE is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 25 February 1991.

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The MOT history for H860 GDE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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