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K185 BNM

1993 Vauxhall Brava

Red Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,340 mi
Last recorded183,340 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2006
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Brava123,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK185 BNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2006 183,340 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 183,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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K185 BNM is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 123,462 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 K185 BNM, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K185 BNM registered?

K185 BNM is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 26 March 1993.

Is K185 BNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K185 BNM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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