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J787 UVX

1991 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2008
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

128,493 mi
Last recorded128,493 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Brava112,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ787 UVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2009 128,493 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 May 2007 122,612 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 122,162 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 122,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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J787 UVX 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 25%.

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 J787 UVX, 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 J787 UVX registered?

J787 UVX is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 12 August 1991.

Is J787 UVX safe to buy?

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