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J863 JBJ

1991 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,172 mi
Last recorded106,172 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Brava112,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ863 JBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 106,172 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 103,289 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 103,289 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 99,687 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 97,296 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 95,917 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 95,917 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2006 95,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp cracked

Slight play in lower steering column (under bonnet)

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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J863 JBJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J863 JBJ, 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 J863 JBJ registered?

J863 JBJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J863 JBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J863 JBJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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