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L988 BFJ

1994 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,204 mi
Last recorded193,204 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Brava121,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL988 BFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 193,204 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 193,204 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 191,386 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 190,037 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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L988 BFJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L988 BFJ, 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 L988 BFJ registered?

L988 BFJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 13 June 1994.

Is L988 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L988 BFJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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