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J163 RPB

1991 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,468 mi
Last recorded184,468 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Brava112,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ163 RPB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 184,468 miles

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

Slight play in steering idler arm

Fail 18 Mar 2010 184,468 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight play in steering idler arm

Fail 3 Mar 2009 179,282 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside idler arm has slight play

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

minor corrosion on offside rear chassis

Pass 3 Mar 2009 179,282 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside idler arm has slight play

minor corrosion on offside rear chassis

Pass 8 Mar 2008 177,696 miles

Slight play in steering idler

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 177,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in steering idler

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 176,440 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 176,439 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 172,343 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 172,343 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.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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J163 RPB is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J163 RPB, 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 J163 RPB registered?

J163 RPB is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 20 November 1991.

Is J163 RPB safe to buy?

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