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M889 RHB

1984 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

77,595 mi
Last recorded77,595 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM889 RHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2006 77,595 miles

surface skin of paint peels off too leave a solid chassis and members due too 251mls since mot in 2002

Fail 3 Mar 2006 77,570 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2006 77,552 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

vehicle coated in dry skin of rust which peels to leave a solid chassis and members etc due to vehicles mileage since mot 16/08/2002 251mls

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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M889 RHB is a 1984 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M889 RHB, 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 42 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M889 RHB registered?

M889 RHB is a 1984 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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The MOT history for M889 RHB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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