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J959 RPG

1992 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

137,520 mi
Last recorded137,520 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2006
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Brava128,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ959 RPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2006 137,520 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2006 137,517 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 126,904 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 126,904 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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J959 RPG is a 1992 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J959 RPG, 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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J959 RPG is a 1992 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 14 February 1992.

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