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L683 KNK

1994 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

246,086 mi
Last recorded246,086 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Brava121,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL683 KNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 246,086 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 246,085 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

main beam tel-tail not working

Pass 26 Mar 2008 235,251 miles

main beam warning light not working

Fail 17 Mar 2008 235,093 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear light lens cracked

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

main beam warning light not working

Pass 28 Mar 2007 226,593 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front shocks slightly reduced damping

Fail 27 Mar 2007 226,560 miles

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 214,216 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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L683 KNK is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L683 KNK, 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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L683 KNK is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 May 1994.

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