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J907 BKS

1992 Vauxhall Brava

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

187,225 mi
Last recorded187,225 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Brava128,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ907 BKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 187,225 miles

corrosion underside

Fail 3 Jul 2008 187,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

corrosion underside

Fail 17 Dec 2007 187,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion underside

Fail 22 Nov 2007 187,118 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

body mounting corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

diff flange inscure

Pass 5 Dec 2006 179,382 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 27 Nov 2006 179,312 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 172,600 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 172,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 31 Oct 2005 172,585 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Lower rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

bolt missing brake load sense valve mounting

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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J907 BKS is a 1992 Vauxhall Brava in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 128,052 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 J907 BKS, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J907 BKS is a 1992 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 13 February 1992.

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