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L209 OAU

1994 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,502 mi
Last recorded107,502 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Brava121,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL209 OAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 107,502 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 107,500 miles

permissible wear in steering

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

chassis has slight corrosion

various suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2015 107,005 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 107,005 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 106,190 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 106,190 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 105,170 miles

chassis corroded

permissible wear in steering

various suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2014 105,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

chassis corroded

permissible wear in steering

various suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2014 105,110 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 103,127 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 103,127 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 100,580 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 100,580 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 99,994 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 97,168 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 94,791 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 94,791 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 92,525 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 92,520 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 87,793 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 83,544 miles

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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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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