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M287 FVV

1995 Vauxhall Brava

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,856 mi
Last recorded178,856 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM287 FVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 178,856 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 171,411 miles

advise front brake discs,corrosion underneath and to check rear offside handbrake

Pass 26 Mar 2007 165,513 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 165,372 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Mar 2007 165,089 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 160,281 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 160,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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M287 FVV is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 126,872 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 M287 FVV, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M287 FVV registered?

M287 FVV is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 March 1995.

Is M287 FVV safe to buy?

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