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J359 GAH

1991 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,934 mi
Last recorded212,934 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Brava112,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 212,934 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 211,912 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 211,912 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 209,187 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 208,532 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 208,532 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 207,594 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 207,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 205,847 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 204,126 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 204,126 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 201,438 miles

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 GAH is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GAH, 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 J359 GAH registered?

J359 GAH is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J359 GAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J359 GAH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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