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J327 CYM

1991 Vauxhall Brava

Red Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

142,790 mi
Last recorded142,790 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Brava112,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ327 CYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2007 142,790 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 142,782 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate poor condition

general condition poor

n/s/r bumper corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2006 142,201 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 142,201 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 141,435 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 141,435 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2005 141,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

bad oil leak

both front drop link bushes perishing

both front shock bushes perishing

both rear leaf springs rusty and bushes perishing

knock to top steering wheel column

rust to both front chassis points

rust to offside front brake pipe from flex hose

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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J327 CYM is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J327 CYM, 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 J327 CYM registered?

J327 CYM is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is J327 CYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J327 CYM shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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