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L258 LJH

1994 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,013 mi
Last recorded130,013 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Brava121,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL258 LJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 130,013 miles

both rear tyres perrishing

near side wing panel damaged

off side front tyre perrishing

off side wing panel damaged

slight play off/side front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Apr 2009 130,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket rivet missing (2.4.B.6c)

both rear tyres perrishing

near side wing panel damaged

off side front tyre perrishing

off side wing panel damaged

slight play off/side front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jun 2007 127,276 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 127,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 123,073 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 123,073 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

both rear chassis some corrision

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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L258 LJH is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L258 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 L258 LJH registered?

L258 LJH is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 June 1994.

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