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M457 URF

1994 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

60,829 mi
Last recorded60,829 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Brava121,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM457 URF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 60,829 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 160,823 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front prop u/j worn to excess

Pass 6 Jul 2010 155,317 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy rust, corrosion & welded patches

offside rear leaf spring slightly worn

oil leak

slight run-out on offside front

Fail 2 Jul 2010 155,315 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy rust, corrosion & welded patches

offside rear leaf spring slightly worn

oil leak

slight run-out on offside front

Pass 10 Jul 2009 152,568 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2009 152,567 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2008 141,348 miles

rust patches

slight freeplay in steering

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear lamps cracked

slight wear & play in f.sus.bushes

some brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 10 Jul 2008 151,347 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear lamps cracked

rust patches

slight freeplay in steering

slight wear & play in f.sus.bushes

some brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2007 145,495 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 145,495 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 132,468 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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M457 URF is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 M457 URF, 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 M457 URF registered?

M457 URF is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 November 1994.

Is M457 URF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M457 URF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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