MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,502 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
chassis corroded
permissible wear in steering
various suspension components corroded
permissible wear in steering
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
chassis has slight corrosion
various suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
body has slight corrosion
chassis corroded
permissible wear in steering
slight blue smoke on tick over
various suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
body has slight corrosion
chassis corroded
slight blue smoke on tick over
various suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
chassis corroded
permissible wear in steering
various suspension components corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
chassis corroded
permissible wear in steering
various suspension components corroded
chassis corroded
permissible wear in steering
various suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)
chassis corroded
permissible wear in steering
various suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
chassis corroded, various suspension components corroded,ans permissible wear in steering
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
chassis corroded in various places
permissible wear in steering and suspension components
spare wheel missing
various steering and suspension components corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
chassis corroded in various places
permissible wear in steering and suspension components
spare wheel missing
various steering and suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both front tyres worn and cracked in the tread
various suspension components corroded,including both rear leaf springs, rear leaf spring bushes worn
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both front tyres worn and cracked in the tread
various suspension components corroded,including both rear leaf springs, rear leaf spring bushes worn
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)
Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight brake bind to offside front wheel when front raised
slight play in steering
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight brake bind to offside front wheel when front raised
slight play in steering
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
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L209 OAU is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 L209 OAU, 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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L209 OAU is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 11 March 1994.
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