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L456 KAO

1993 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,514 mi
Last recorded83,514 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Brava123,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL456 KAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2012 83,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

BODY/FLOOR AND CHASSIS CORRODED IN PLACES

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

CLUTCH WORN

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

FUEL PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

O/S/F + N/S/F BODY MOUNTING CORRODED IN WHEEL ARCH AREA

O/S/R SUSPENSION REBOUND RUBBER MISSING

REAR LEAF SPRING BUSHS WORN

STEERING PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

SUSPENSION CORRODED IN PLACES

Pass 8 Aug 2011 81,061 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED IN PLACES

FLOOR CORRODED IN PLACES

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT + SLIGHT PLAY IN JOINT

REAR SPRING EYE BUSHS WORN

SUSPENSION CORRODED IN PLACES

Fail 5 Aug 2011 81,061 miles

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

CHASSIS CORRODED IN PLACES

FLOOR CORRODED IN PLACES

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT + SLIGHT PLAY IN JOINT

REAR SPRING EYE BUSHS WORN

SUSPENSION CORRODED IN PLACES

Pass 25 Aug 2010 78,323 miles

d/s/f tyre worn inner edge

front brake pipes corroded in places

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 29 Jul 2010 78,323 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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)

front brake pipes corroded in places

slight play d/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 18 Aug 2009 76,147 miles

BALL JOINT DUST COVERS SPLIT

BOTH REAR TYRES 1.6mm IN PLACES

D/S/R CHASSIS LEG CORRODED IN PLACES

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED IN PLACES

N/S "B" POST CORRODED IN PLACES

SLIGHT LIFT AT STEERING WHEEL

Pass 22 Aug 2008 73,253 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 73,253 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 70,143 miles

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

body very rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2006 68,164 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 68,164 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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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L456 KAO is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L456 KAO, 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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L456 KAO is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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