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L789 HGM

1994 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,294 mi
Last recorded151,294 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Brava121,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL789 HGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 151,294 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 148,763 miles

Oil leak

some smoke from exhaust

Pass 20 Dec 2011 145,721 miles

Oil leak

some smoke from exhaust

Fail 20 Dec 2011 145,721 miles

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

Oil leak

some smoke from exhaust

Pass 7 Jan 2011 139,928 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 133,863 miles

slight damage on nearside rear light lens

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 11 Dec 2008 128,676 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 128,676 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 124,452 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 121,268 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 117,874 miles

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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L789 HGM is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L789 HGM, 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 L789 HGM registered?

L789 HGM is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 February 1994.

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The MOT history for L789 HGM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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