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L247 CPA

1993 Vauxhall Brava

White Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,969 mi
Last recorded182,969 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Brava123,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL247 CPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2018 182,969 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings central (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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear 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 leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front anti-roll bar upper bush missing - not insecure

Oil leak engine ()

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

both nearside and offside rear, upper and lower shock absorber bushes perishing

fuel filler pipe secured by wire as body corroded around filler neck

open jar in engine bay collecting oil - fire hazard

Pass 4 Jan 2017 172,463 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 171,948 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 162,962 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 154,998 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 147,550 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 140,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 133,339 miles

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

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

oil leak around sterring box

Pass 12 Dec 2011 133,339 miles

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

oil leak around sterring box

Pass 2 Dec 2010 125,932 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 118,606 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 111,398 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 111,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 103,072 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 95,770 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 94,850 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 86,828 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 86,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside 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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L247 CPA is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L247 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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L247 CPA is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 17 August 1993.

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