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L253 KNE

1994 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

149,974 mi
Last recorded149,974 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Brava121,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL253 KNE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2014 149,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2014 149,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 145,100 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 145,100 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 14,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 135,590 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 135,590 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 131,139 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 131,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 126,766 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 126,766 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 122,076 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 122,076 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 11,683 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 116,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 110,972 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 110,887 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L253 KNE is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 L253 KNE, 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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L253 KNE is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 22 June 1994.

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