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H144 MGM

1991 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

278,330 mi
Last recorded278,330 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Brava112,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH144 MGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2015 278,330 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 278,058 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 277,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front no.plate cracked but not likely to be misread

o/s/front tyre worn low on inner edge

propshaft rear UV joint has play

Fail 4 Jun 2013 277,324 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust system corroded

front no.plate cracked but not likely to be misread

o/s/front tyre worn low on inner edge

propshaft rear UV joint has play

Pass 8 Jun 2012 273,236 miles

exhaust system corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

slight blow from exhaust front pipe

Fail 29 May 2012 273,212 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

slight blow from exhaust front pipe

Pass 3 Jun 2011 268,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no plate cracked

general corrosion to components and chassis legs

Fail 2 Jun 2011 268,412 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no plate cracked

general corrosion to components and chassis legs

Pass 27 May 2010 260,567 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2010 260,567 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 252,320 miles

slave cyl leaking

steering arm ball joint squeking.

Fail 13 May 2009 252,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slave cyl leaking

steering arm ball joint squeking.

Pass 21 May 2008 245,928 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 245,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 May 2007 245,819 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all front anti roll bar bushes are perished

rear foglamp unit is damaged

slight play in rear spring bushes

Pass 23 May 2006 245,591 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 245,591 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.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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H144 MGM is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 112,924 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 H144 MGM, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H144 MGM is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 June 1991.

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