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L221 FPJ

1994 Vauxhall Brava

Red Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,305 mi
Last recorded97,305 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2007
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Brava121,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 FPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2007 97,305 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 97,305 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 94,422 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 94,349 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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L221 FPJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,254cc petrol 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 L221 FPJ, 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 L221 FPJ registered?

L221 FPJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 June 1994.

Is L221 FPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L221 FPJ 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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