MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,795 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H174 DCN is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,254cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 H174 DCN, 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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What year was H174 DCN registered?
H174 DCN is a 1991 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 March 1991.
Is H174 DCN safe to buy?
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