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J359 ASH

1991 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,130 mi
Last recorded84,130 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Brava112,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ359 ASH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 84,130 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 84,130 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 84,079 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2019 83,914 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 83,724 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 83,724 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 83,507 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 83,507 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 83,351 miles

general chassis corrosion throughout

Fail 9 Sep 2016 83,351 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

general chassis corrosion throughout

Pass 10 Sep 2015 83,183 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 83,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 83,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 83,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 82,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front and offside front tyres slight splits not deep enought to reach ply or cords

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 82,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front and offside front tyres slight splits not deep enought to reach ply or cords

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 82,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside and offside front tyres slight splits not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 82,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 82,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 82,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 81,959 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 81,849 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 81,838 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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J359 ASH is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J359 ASH, 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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J359 ASH is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 7 August 1991.

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