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J507 OPR

1991 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

229,306 mi
Last recorded229,306 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Brava112,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ507 OPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 229,306 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 229,206 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 213,574 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion starting at o/s/rear wheel arch

Pass 7 Sep 2007 201,307 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 189,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 189,378 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 174,415 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

oil leak at o/s/r hub seal

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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J507 OPR is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J507 OPR, 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 J507 OPR registered?

J507 OPR is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J507 OPR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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