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K189 OAF

1993 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

168,733 mi
Last recorded168,733 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2006
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Brava123,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK189 OAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2006 168,733 miles

Centre Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

front seats worn front tyres 185 x 14 .rear tyres 205 x 16 .rear panel of cab damaged

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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K189 OAF is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 K189 OAF, 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 K189 OAF registered?

K189 OAF is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 5 March 1993.

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