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K768 JVW

1993 Vauxhall Brava

Red Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,001 mi
Last recorded89,001 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Brava123,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK768 JVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 89,001 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 86,633 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 83,821 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 83,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both just to standard (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis just to standard (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 75,234 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 75,234 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 67,788 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 67,739 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under body corrosion

Pass 20 May 2014 61,221 miles

Both rear tyres and o/s front tyre cracking in tread pattern.

Corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 54,918 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread pattern.

Corrosion under vehicle.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,430 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 49,094 miles

front brakes uneven and slow and low on n/s

shape edges on o/s/f bumper corner

Pass 14 Jul 2010 46,955 miles

Under vehicle light corrosion.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 42,570 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 42,556 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 39,948 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 39,096 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 39,096 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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K768 JVW is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K768 JVW, 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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K768 JVW is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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