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L242 CPA

1993 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,216 mi
Last recorded193,216 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Brava123,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 CPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 193,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 189,282 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Aug 2010 185,081 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 185,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 185,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r bump stop rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2009 181,196 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 177,009 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 171,225 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 153,793 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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L242 CPA is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L242 CPA, 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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L242 CPA is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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