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L296 FBL

1993 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,187 mi
Last recorded119,187 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Brava123,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL296 FBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2015 119,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

spare wheel loose

unable to inspect all chassie due to dirt

Pass 17 Feb 2014 118,381 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 117,237 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 116,278 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 115,242 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 115,242 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 114,474 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 114,474 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 113,579 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 113,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 112,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 112,456 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 111,500 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 111,500 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 110,763 miles

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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L296 FBL is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L296 FBL, 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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What year was L296 FBL registered?

L296 FBL is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 13 December 1993.

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