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M778 OAW

1994 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,918 mi
Last recorded81,918 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Brava121,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM778 OAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2010 81,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 77,403 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 77,403 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 73,906 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 73,903 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 69,856 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 62,308 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 62,308 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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M778 OAW is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M778 OAW, 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 M778 OAW registered?

M778 OAW is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 September 1994.

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