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L257 LJH

1994 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,200 mi
Last recorded120,200 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Brava121,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 LJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2023 120,200 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2021 120,188 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Underside covered in wax oil restricting full inspection of body and brake pipes

Pass 2 Nov 2019 120,182 miles

Underside coated in under seal

Pass 19 Oct 2018 118,776 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 118,107 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 118,107 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 118,070 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 117,077 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 116,084 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

some test items not visible

Fail 11 Jun 2008 116,084 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

some test items not visible

Pass 28 Mar 2007 114,783 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 114,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 114,631 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 114,631 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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L257 LJH is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L257 LJH, 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 L257 LJH registered?

L257 LJH is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 June 1994.

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