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K114 URN

1993 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,784 mi
Last recorded190,784 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Brava123,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK114 URN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 190,784 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 192,707 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 185,413 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 179,603 miles

front anti roll bar bushes splitting

rear shock absorbers bushes split

Fail 3 Oct 2007 179,166 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

front anti roll bar bushes splitting

rear shock absorber bushes splitting

Pass 25 Oct 2006 171,096 miles

clutch peddle rubber worn

exhaust repair carried out. †

foot brake pedeal rubber worn.

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

near side rear tyre side wall damage

nearside front tyre side wall damage

nearside rear lens damaged

off side front lens cracked

off side outer sill corroded

oil leak

rear number plate cracked

slight play in steering columm bush

slight play in steering linkages

Fail 18 Oct 2006 170,998 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Off side front lens craked

Cluch peddle rubber worn

Foot brake rubber worn

Front brake imbalance

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Items removed from rear vew mirror

Near side front tyre side wall damage

Near side front wing corroded

Near side rear lens damaged

Near side rear tyre side wall damage

Off side front to rear brake pipe rubbing tank

Off side outer sill corroded

Oil leak

Rear number plate cracked

Slight play in steering columm bush

Slight play in steering linkages

Fail 8 Sep 2006 170,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Ffront to rear brake pipes corroded

Near side front wing corroded

Near side rear reversing light damaged

Near4 side front side light lens cracked

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

Oil leak

Pos rear wheel bearing noisy / diff

Rear number plate cracked

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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K114 URN is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 123,462 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 K114 URN, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K114 URN is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 5 January 1993.

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