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L389 OUA

1993 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

125,612 mi
Last recorded125,612 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Brava123,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL389 OUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 125,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 May 2008 125,599 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 May 2007 123,877 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 123,866 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2007 123,820 miles

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 120,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 May 2006 120,512 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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L389 OUA is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L389 OUA, 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 L389 OUA registered?

L389 OUA is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 25 November 1993.

Is L389 OUA safe to buy?

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