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J126 BAO

1992 Vauxhall Brava

White Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,023 mi
Last recorded44,023 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Brava128,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ126 BAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2015 44,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 42,311 miles

Corrosion to O/S/F bumper mount, bumper starting to become insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2014 42,308 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Corrosion to O/S/F bumper mount, bumper starting to become insecure

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 40,873 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 40,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,788 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 39,788 miles

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

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

Drivers door check strap broken away from door pillar

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,406 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 38,406 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 36,152 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 36,152 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,116 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,458 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,340 miles

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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J126 BAO is a 1992 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J126 BAO, 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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What year was J126 BAO registered?

J126 BAO is a 1992 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 10 April 1992.

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