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J802 CGT

1991 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,042 mi
Last recorded140,042 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Brava112,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ802 CGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 140,042 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front pads look low

parking brake lever high but not at the end of its travel

Fail 29 Jan 2010 140,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front pads look low

parking brake lever high but not at the end of its travel

Pass 16 May 2008 130,664 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 124,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2007 124,416 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 118,442 miles

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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J802 CGT is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J802 CGT, 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 J802 CGT registered?

J802 CGT is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 11 October 1991.

Is J802 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J802 CGT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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