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L301 ORR

1994 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

208,996 mi
Last recorded208,996 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Brava121,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL301 ORR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 208,996 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion started on chassis in other areas

prop shaft u/j worn

Fail 5 Feb 2010 208,992 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion started on chassis in other areas

prop shaft u/j worn

Pass 29 Jan 2009 200,971 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 186,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis coroding

exhaust system badly coroded

rear leaf springs coroding

rear service brake application just within balance limits

rear shock absorber bushes perished

Fail 14 Jan 2008 186,837 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis coroding

exhaust system badly coroded

rear leaf springs coroding

rear shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 18 Apr 2007 184,769 miles

fuel tank damp

o/s mirror cracked

o/srear hub seal damp

both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 179,924 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 179,924 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s rear back plate damp

steering box damp

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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L301 ORR is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L301 ORR, 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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L301 ORR is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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