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J172 DTV

1992 Vauxhall Brava

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

76,370 mi
Last recorded76,370 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Brava128,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ172 DTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2008 76,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

corrossion on fuel pipes

havey corrosion on both chassis rails and condition of all eye bushes

havey corrossion on both rear leaf springs and front suspension

Pass 18 Aug 2007 74,793 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 74,793 miles

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

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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J172 DTV is a 1992 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J172 DTV, 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 J172 DTV registered?

J172 DTV is a 1992 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J172 DTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J172 DTV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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