MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
246,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
cross beam front suspension loose
front number plate cracked
fuel pipes corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both rear shock shrouds corroded
brake inbalance 22%
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
both rear shock shrouds corroded
front brake in-balance at 23%
Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
rear shock shrouds rotten/rear bump stops missing/fuel pipe rusty/rot holes in nsf&osr arches
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J771 XEV is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 J771 XEV, 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 J771 XEV registered?
J771 XEV is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 25 October 1991.
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