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K187 DRX

1993 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,090 mi
Last recorded118,090 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Brava123,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK187 DRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 118,090 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 97,027 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 97,017 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket cracked (2.4.E.4b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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K187 DRX is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K187 DRX, 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 K187 DRX registered?

K187 DRX is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is K187 DRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K187 DRX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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