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J423 LPV

1992 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,669 mi
Last recorded62,669 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Brava128,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ423 LPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 62,669 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear bump stops missing

rear chassis have surface corrosion on them + buck support bars corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2009 62,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear bump stops missing

rear chassis have surface corrosion on them + buck support bars corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2008 62,378 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall perrishing.

Fail 1 Mar 2008 62,378 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall perrishing.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 58,192 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 54,316 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 54,316 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wall perished cords not yet exposed.

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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J423 LPV is a 1992 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 J423 LPV, 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 J423 LPV registered?

J423 LPV is a 1992 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 20 March 1992.

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