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J516 NPP

1992 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

182,315 mi
Last recorded182,315 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Brava128,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ516 NPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2008 182,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

advise n/s/f ball joint rubber split

Pass 15 Aug 2007 173,332 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 173,332 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 154,783 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 154,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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J516 NPP is a 1992 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 128,052 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 J516 NPP, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J516 NPP registered?

J516 NPP is a 1992 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 February 1992.

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