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K844 WRP

1992 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,435 mi
Last recorded157,435 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Brava128,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK844 WRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2019 157,435 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by leaf spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Semaphore indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 157,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 157,088 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 157,088 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 156,878 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 156,861 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 May 2016

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion underside covered (6.1.B.2)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn all gaiters (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear lens

Fail 27 Apr 2016 156,825 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion underside covered (6.1.B.2)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn all gaiters (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear lens

Pass 10 Feb 2015 156,638 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

slight movement in steering column

Fail 30 Jan 2015 156,636 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

slight movement in steering column

Pass 24 Jan 2014 156,125 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 156,113 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 155,754 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 155,754 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 154,341 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2012 154,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 150,366 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING WITH AGE

BOTH SIDES REAR CHASSIS RAILS CORRODING WITH AGE

BOTH SIDES REAR SHOCK ABSUBER STONE GUARD CORRODED WITH AGE

NEAR SIDE FRONT AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING WITH AGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 25 Feb 2010 147,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 146,352 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 146,323 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 144,989 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 144,977 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 142,741 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 142,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR HINDGES HAD MOVEMENT UP AND DOWN

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW. †FRONT TO REAR FUEL AND BRAKE PIPES CORRODING WITH AGE.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 140,334 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 140,316 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K844 WRP is a 1992 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K844 WRP, 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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K844 WRP is a 1992 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 August 1992.

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