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M86 YPW

1994 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

165,910 mi
Last recorded165,910 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Brava121,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM86 YPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2011 165,910 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,525 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 159,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 152,232 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front no plate poor condition,chassis rails rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2009 151,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front no plate poor condition,chassis rails rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2008 143,481 miles

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

corrosion appearing o/s/f crossmember

Fail 26 Aug 2008 143,424 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion appearing o/s/f crossmember

Fail 11 Sep 2007 137,053 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 137,053 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 129,624 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear shock covers rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2006 129,607 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

REAR SHOCK SHROUDS CORRODED , CORROSION IN BRAKE PIPES , CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF CHASSIS , SLIGHT LEAK ON CENTER EXHAUST JOINT , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 22 Aug 2006 128,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF CHASSIS FRONT CENTER AND REAR , CORROSION IN ALL BRAKE PIPES , REAR SHOCK SHROUDS WORN , SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT TOP A FRAME BUSHES , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TESTR

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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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M86 YPW is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 M86 YPW, 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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M86 YPW is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 12 October 1994.

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