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L196 GOK

1994 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,231 mi
Last recorded85,231 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Brava121,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 GOK
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2009 85,231 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres perished in tread

engine misfire

slight brake bind offside front wheel

Fail 13 Feb 2009 85,230 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres perished in tread

engine misfire

slight brake bind offside front wheel

Pass 22 Feb 2008 84,822 miles

offside rear non obligatory light damaged (reverse)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 84,822 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 May 2006 84,637 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 84,637 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre low †front discs poor †hand brake cable loose

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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L196 GOK is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L196 GOK, 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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L196 GOK is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 May 1994.

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