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J116 LTL

1992 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,539 mi
Last recorded98,539 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2007
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Brava128,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ116 LTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2007 98,539 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front chassie outriggers heavily corroded.N/s does not directley form part of the park brake mount but both are body mounts.vehicle body still secure at this time

corrosion o/s/f crossmember but has seperate chassie

creeking n/s/f unable to diagnose

front number plate starting to deteriate but not to excess

THIS VEHICLE MUST NOT BE DRIVEN ON THE ROAD DUE TO THE AMMOUNT OF CORROSION/FRACTURES AT REAR CHASSIES

Pass 1 Apr 2006 93,247 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

metal fuel pipes surface corrosion

vehicle chassie various sections have surface corrosions not to excess at time of test

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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J116 LTL is a 1992 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 128,052 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 J116 LTL, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J116 LTL is a 1992 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 14 January 1992.

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