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J697 MFC

1991 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,848 mi
Last recorded175,848 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Brava112,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ697 MFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2007 175,848 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 175,785 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear light unit lens cracked

nearside wiper blade slightly split

propshaft rear universal joint has slight play

tailgate badly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2006 170,988 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 170,988 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 1.6-2.0mm

n/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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J697 MFC is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J697 MFC, 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 J697 MFC registered?

J697 MFC is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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