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L172 UNV

1994 Vauxhall Brava

Brown Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,594 mi
Last recorded124,594 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Brava121,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL172 UNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2011 124,594 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 124,594 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 122,214 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 122,186 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 119,547 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2008 119,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2007 116,201 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 116,126 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 111,699 miles

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

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

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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L172 UNV is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava in Brown with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L172 UNV, 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 L172 UNV registered?

L172 UNV is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 9 June 1994.

Is L172 UNV safe to buy?

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