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M979 TJH

1995 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,369 mi
Last recorded140,369 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM979 TJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 140,369 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 140,110 miles

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 129,385 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 129,381 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 117,173 miles

rear of rear shackles showing wear

Pass 28 Feb 2006 103,022 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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M979 TJH is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 126,872 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 M979 TJH, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M979 TJH registered?

M979 TJH is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 19 July 1995.

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The MOT history for M979 TJH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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