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F548 PPG

1989 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2238cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,260 mi
Last recorded123,260 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Brava129,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF548 PPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,238cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 123,260 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion to all of underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Nov 2023 123,260 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion to all of underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2022 119,201 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 116,703 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 116,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 114,807 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 111,367 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 111,367 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative nearside not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 105,654 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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F548 PPG is a 1989 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,238cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F548 PPG, 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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F548 PPG is a 1989 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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