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K283 GAO

1993 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,127 mi
Last recorded151,127 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Brava123,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK283 GAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2008 151,127 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 145,008 miles

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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K283 GAO is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 K283 GAO, 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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What year was K283 GAO registered?

K283 GAO is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 19 March 1993.

Is K283 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K283 GAO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K283 GAO have outstanding finance?

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