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K434 DFA

1993 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

92,612 mi
Last recorded92,612 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Brava123,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK434 DFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2009 92,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

varius structure places rusty & weak

Pass 2 Jun 2008 89,190 miles

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

some structure points have been plated all over still some structure points rusty & weak

Fail 28 May 2008 89,111 miles

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

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

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

some structure points have been plated all over still some structure points rusty & weak

Pass 1 Jun 2007 83,167 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 76,507 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 76,507 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Fail 24 May 2006 76,393 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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K434 DFA is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K434 DFA, 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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K434 DFA is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 May 1993.

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