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J191 XPU

1991 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,754 mi
Last recorded136,754 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Brava112,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ191 XPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 136,754 miles

front propshaft badly worn...advise attention

front shocks weak

offside front inner drive shaft boot split

offside fronty pads close to limit and brake binding

play at steering wheel

severe engine oil leak...advise attention

Fail 27 Jun 2011 137,543 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front propshaft badly worn...advise attention

front shocks weak

offside front inner drive shaft boot split

offside fronty pads close to limit and brake binding

play at steering wheel

severe engine oil leak...advise attention

Pass 27 Jul 2010 136,402 miles

on decelerometer brake test effeciency just met the legal requirements. Both on limits

Fail 6 Jul 2010 136,398 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

centre prop bearing worn out

steering wheel free play on limit

wear in steering column in engine bay

Pass 13 Jul 2009 135,371 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 133,727 miles

Oil leak

body panels damaged

chassis rails are rusted and weak

front number plate is damaged

n/s head light focus is poor

n/s sill is damaged close to the seat belt mounting point

o/s front tyre has almost zero miles left in the tread before it is illegal

pedal rubbers are worn

rear bump stops mounting brackets are corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2007 101,037 miles

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all tyres treads are cut

clutch pedal rubber is worn

front number plate is damaged

n/s front tyre outer side wall is cut

n/s sill is damaged

Fail 29 May 2007 101,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

all tyres treads have cuts in them

clutch pedal rubber is worn

front number plate is damaged

n/s front tyre outer side wall is cut

n/s sill is damaged

rear tyres are worn to the legal limit

Pass 30 May 2006 130,656 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 130,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres are cut in tread

frront number plate damaged

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front lower ball joint gater split

offside rear body mounting corroded

oil leak

power steering belt perished

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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J191 XPU is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J191 XPU, 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 J191 XPU registered?

J191 XPU is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 19 December 1991.

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