MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,872 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavy corroded (7.1.2)
heavy underbody corroded
oil leak engine
rear body and bed heavy corroded strong advise
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
full exhaust heavy corroded
heavy underbody corroded
oil leak engine
rear chassis heavy corroded
rear inner ach body holed heavy corroded not structural
unable to see front pads
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
full exhaust heavy corroded
heavy underbody corrosion
oil leak engine
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis marked (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis marked (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
full exhaust heavy corroded
heavy underbody corrosion
oil leak engine
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
body corroded
both front upper suspension arms have slightly play in bushes
chassis corroded/ undersealed
nearside rear spring hanger corroded
rear shocker casings corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
body corroded
both front upper suspension arms have slightly play in bushes
chassis corroded/ undersealed
rear shocker casings corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/r light lens damaged
o/s/r light lens damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/r light lens damaged
o/s/r light lens damaged
STRONG ADVICE = exhaust heavily corroded and also signs of blowing
hand brake lever & operation poor / hazard switch sticking/ front pads look low / both rear tyres in poor condition & osr badly cracking
play in both front wheel bearing and steering arams & box/ slight play in osr wheel & also binding / slight imbalance to front brakes
rear floor pan holed and corroded in a number of areas / both rear bump stops corroded and incomplete
under chassic corroded and been recently painted with under seal
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR LIGHTS SHOWING DAMAGE BUT HAVE BEEN REFLECTIVE TAPED BUT ARE NOT SHOWING SIGNS OF ANY WHITE LIGHTS
VEHICLES CHASSIS AND CROSSMEMBERS HAS HAD WELDING AND IS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORRISION IN OTHER AREAS
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front numberplate is fading slightly but readable
vehicles underbody showing signs of surface rust
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Battery insecure
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
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M428 DFE is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 M428 DFE, 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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M428 DFE is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 November 1994.
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