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F860 OEV

1989 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,614 mi
Last recorded157,614 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Brava129,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF860 OEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 157,614 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 156,563 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 153,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 152,201 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 152,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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F860 OEV is a 1989 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F860 OEV, 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 F860 OEV registered?

F860 OEV is a 1989 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F860 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F860 OEV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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