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J443 TFP

1991 Vauxhall Brava

White Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,599 mi
Last recorded169,599 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Brava112,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ443 TFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 169,599 miles

chassi very rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2008 169,488 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

chassi very rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2007 161,689 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 161,689 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 15,924 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 159,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

vehicle heavely corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2005 154,496 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 154,496 miles

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

front of car heavly coroded by cross member

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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J443 TFP is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J443 TFP, 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 J443 TFP registered?

J443 TFP is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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