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K245 TFH

1993 Vauxhall Brava

White Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

129,786 mi
Last recorded129,786 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Brava123,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK245 TFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2013 129,786 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer door mirror loose on mount.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to tread depth limit and cut in tread area.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

STRONGLY ADVISE; ENTIRE CHASSIS CORRODED.

STRONGLY ADVISE;FUEL PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED.

STRONGLY ADVISE;LOAD SENSING VALVE BODY HEAVILY CORRODED.

STRONGLY ADVISE;PICK UP BODY BED HEAVILY CORRODED.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 128,498 miles

genera condition under vehichle is coroaded

Fail 5 Oct 2012 128,487 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

genera condition under vehichle is coroaded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 126,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear bed corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2011 126,705 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear bed corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 122,639 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 121,746 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 118,761 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 117,138 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 116,984 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 115,630 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 115,627 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 115,572 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 112,050 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s steering idler has slight play.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 112,050 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s steering idler has slight play.

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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K245 TFH is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 K245 TFH, 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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K245 TFH is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 2 March 1993.

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