MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,468 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight play in steering idler arm
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
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
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside idler arm has slight play
minor corrosion on offside rear chassis
Slight play in steering idler
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for J163 RPB shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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