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L729 LCF

1994 Vauxhall Brava

White Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

67,562 mi
Last recorded67,562 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Brava121,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL729 LCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2016 67,562 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure and damaged (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside tailgate not locking in closed position

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 67,554 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun strip (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and partly greased (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

both no.plates damaged

corrosion to chassis

engine running lumpy

exhaust corroded and repaired and some leaks

osf door hinge u/s

rear tyres have some cuts

service brake effiency just met min.

some play in steering idler

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2015 66,579 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear light lenses damaged

chassis sections corroded

emissions on limit

engine running poorly

exhaust corroded

front bump stops in poor condition

front number plate cracked

hazard light switch poor condition

o/s door hinge close to limit

o/s/f body mount damaged

slight play n/s steering idler

suspension components corroded

temp repair to door mirrors

temp repair to exhaust system

Fail 14 Jul 2015 66,544 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Both door mirrors have been temporarly repaired and may no longer be adjustable to obtain a clear rear vision

Both number plates are cracked

Chassis has extensive surface corrosion

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside steering idler has slight play

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 66,368 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plates cracked

both rear light lenses damaged

chassis sections corroded

front bump stops in poor condition

o/s/f body mount damaged

slight movement in n/s steering idler

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2014 63,549 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

age cracking to all suspension rubbers

corrosion to chassis

front bump stops in poor condtion

front no.plate cracked

nsr light unit lens damaged

osf body mount damaged

slight play in ns steering idler

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Jul 2014 63,534 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

age cracking to all suspension rubbers

corrosion to chassis

front bump stops in poor condtion

front no.plate cracked

nsr light unit lens damaged

osf body mount damaged

slight play in ns steering idler

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Jun 2013 61,238 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

exhaust corroded

front numberplate cracked

slight corrosion to chassis

slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 6 Jun 2013 61,226 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

exhaust corroded

front numberplate cracked

slight corrosion to chassis

slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 31 May 2012 59,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

front numberplate cracked

oversized tyres fitted

temp repair to o/s door mirror

temperory bump stops fitted

Pass 19 May 2011 56,923 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassis sections corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

suspension components corroded

suspension rubbers deteriorated and age cracking

Fail 18 May 2011 56,923 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassis sections corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

suspension components corroded

suspension rubbers deteriorated and age cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2009 56,912 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyre treads age cracking

heavy corrossion to all chassis sections

heavy corrossion to floor of vehicle

slight movement in both front headlights

Fail 12 Jun 2009 56,912 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyre treads age cracking

heavy corrossion to all chassis sections

heavy corrossion to floor of vehicle

slight movement in both front headlights

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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L729 LCF is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L729 LCF, 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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L729 LCF is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 May 1994.

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