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G483 FWC

1989 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,157 mi
Last recorded219,157 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Brava129,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG483 FWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 219,157 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

areas of corrosion on vehicle body(not structural)

centre propshaft mount worn

most metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

offside rear tyre worn low (2mm)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 217,016 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 217,015 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G483 FWC is a 1989 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,254cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 G483 FWC, 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 G483 FWC registered?

G483 FWC is a 1989 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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The MOT history for G483 FWC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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