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M985 OUX

1995 Vauxhall Brava

Beige Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,543 mi
Last recorded185,543 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM985 OUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 185,543 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 185,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 176,737 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 176,737 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 171,568 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 171,567 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 161,173 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 161,173 miles

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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M985 OUX is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in Beige with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M985 OUX, 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 M985 OUX registered?

M985 OUX is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 10 January 1995.

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