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K316 WUT

1993 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

111,514 mi
Last recorded111,514 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Brava123,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK316 WUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 111,514 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 111,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 110,548 miles

Brake flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Various suspension rubber bushes perished

Fail 27 Jan 2009 110,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Various suspension rubber bushes perished

Pass 31 Jan 2008 109,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

f/brake discs fairly badly deteriated

o/s/r body floor badly corroded

o/s/r centre body mount badly corroded

tail gate badly deteriated

vatious minor chips in windscreen

Fail 30 Jan 2008 109,505 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

f/brake discs fairly badly deteriated

o/s/r body floor badly corroded

o/s/r centre body mount badly corroded

tail gate badly deteriated

vatious minor chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Jul 2007 109,401 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Outer Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both f/tyres perished

both r/tyres perished & close to legal limit

brake fluid level low

brake pipes corroded

f/brake discs deteriated

f/no.plate damadged

o/s & n/s centre body mounts very badly corroded

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

o/s/r body floor badly corroded

various minor chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Jun 2006 108,292 miles

as per vt32 issued 21/06/2006 at 10.59 by t.oakey

Fail 21 Jun 2006 108,292 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

N/s/r tyre on legal limit

O/s/f tyre worn on inside edge and perished

fuel pipes rusty

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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K316 WUT is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 K316 WUT, 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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K316 WUT is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 9 March 1993.

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