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L578 WWP

1994 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

153,352 mi
Last recorded153,352 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Brava121,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL578 WWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2009 153,352 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front inner wings,floors and chassis corroded

front and rear suspension and steering componants corroded

front suspension rubber bushes worn and splitting

offside rear tyre cuts to sidewall

Pass 8 Nov 2008 149,899 miles

both rear tyres perished

corrosion throughout chassis

front cross pane;, front chassis rails, rear chassis rails, front suspesion arms all heavily corroded

o/s door step to sill corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2008 149,899 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both rear tyres perished

corrosion throughout chassis

front cross pane;, front chassis rails, rear chassis rails, front suspesion arms all heavily corroded

o/s door step to sill corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2007 146,762 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to the entire chassis and cross members

Fail 6 Nov 2007 146,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

surface corrosion to the entire chassis and cross members

Pass 10 Nov 2006 144,778 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 144,778 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

chassis corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2005 144,373 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 144,373 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

chassis legs and cross panels corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2005 144,351 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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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L578 WWP is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 121,524 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 L578 WWP, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L578 WWP registered?

L578 WWP is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 9 February 1994.

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