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M428 DFE

1994 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,872 mi
Last recorded110,872 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Brava121,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM428 DFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 110,872 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 108,749 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 105,631 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 105,630 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 103,751 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 103,721 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 101,149 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r light lens damaged

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2013 101,141 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 98,834 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 102,684 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 102,684 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 93,606 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 90,697 miles

front numberplate is fading slightly but readable

vehicles underbody showing signs of surface rust

Pass 16 Oct 2008 87,480 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 87,480 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 83,976 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 83,976 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 82,764 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 82,758 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 81,366 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 81,365 miles

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?

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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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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