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L153 NYC

1994 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,582 mi
Last recorded92,582 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Brava121,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL153 NYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2007 92,582 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 92,582 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear fog light insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2006 86,553 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

advise for interior door panel to be refitted

Pass 16 Sep 2006 86,553 miles

advise for interior door panel to be refitted

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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L153 NYC is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 121,524 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 L153 NYC, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L153 NYC registered?

L153 NYC is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 January 1994.

Is L153 NYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L153 NYC shows 4 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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