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M796 PKJ

1994 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,560 mi
Last recorded73,560 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Brava121,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM796 PKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 73,560 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 72,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 69,732 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 69,723 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 61,278 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 54,142 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 45,130 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 45,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 30,813 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 30,813 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2013 30,277 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 29,900 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 29,900 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 May 2011 29,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2011 29,421 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 29,029 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 28,596 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 27,770 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 27,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2007 26,670 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 26,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 25,655 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 25,655 miles

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

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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M796 PKJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M796 PKJ, 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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M796 PKJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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