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M79 ACL

1994 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,609 mi
Last recorded102,609 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Brava121,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM79 ACL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2011 102,609 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion around both front body mounts,severe corr front radiator support,rear chassis corroding and thin,

many plates welded to chassis,chassis thin in many places

rear brake pipes corroding

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 11 Aug 2010 98,020 miles

corrosion to complete chassis

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

play in steering joints

Fail 4 Aug 2010 98,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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)

corrosion to complete chassis

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

play in steering joints

Pass 17 Jul 2009 92,535 miles

corrosion to complete chassis

n/s/r tyre on limit

play in steering drop arm

Fail 16 Jul 2009 92,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

corrosion to complete chassis

n/s/r tyre on limit

play in steering drop arm

Pass 29 Jul 2008 87,260 miles

corrosion to chassis legs

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

play in steering drop arm

strong note- front number plate damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2008 87,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to chassis legs

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

play in steering drop arm

strong note- front number plate damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2007 80,893 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 80,880 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to- front cross member,complete chassis legs,o/s/f brake pipe,n/s front to rear brake pipe,rear brake pipes at compensator valve

front number plate damaged

play in inner steering joints

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2006 75,053 miles

brake pipes at compensator valve corroded

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars

smoke test close to limit

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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M79 ACL is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M79 ACL, 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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M79 ACL is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 September 1994.

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