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403 KDV

1989 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,653 mi
Last recorded132,653 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Brava129,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration403 KDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 132,653 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 132,653 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 131,906 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 130,357 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 128,261 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 128,261 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 274,881 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 23 Dec 2008 272,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Dec 2008 272,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Dec 2007 266,651 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2007 266,651 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 261,593 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 261,593 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 258,523 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 258,523 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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403 KDV is a 1989 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,254cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 129,902 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 403 KDV, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 403 KDV registered?

403 KDV is a 1989 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 26 May 1989.

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