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K253 RFR

1992 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

149,164 mi
Last recorded149,164 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Brava128,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK253 RFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2009 149,164 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

brake pipes corroded

front exaust blowing at manifold

front paads low

nearside front outer cv boot crtacked

rear silencer corroded

slight play in steering joints

underbody chassis front and rear corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2008 143,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust blowing on front pipe not excessive

exhaust corroded

play in nearside front steering jiont

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2008 143,951 miles

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

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

exhaust blowing on front pipe not excessive

exhaust corroded

play in nearside front steering jiont

rear chassis corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2008 143,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 139,892 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust blowing at manifold

nearside front wheel bearing and steering slight play

underbody chassis corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2007 139,892 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust blowing at manifold

nearside front wheel bearing and steering slight play

underbody chassis corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2006 129,706 miles

rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2006 129,706 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake pipe corroding

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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K253 RFR is a 1992 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 K253 RFR, 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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What year was K253 RFR registered?

K253 RFR is a 1992 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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