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L516 YFE

1994 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,979 mi
Last recorded119,979 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Brava121,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL516 YFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 119,979 miles

All Front Suspension Mount Bushes Perishing

Both Chassis Rails Rusting

Both Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipes Rusting At Rear

Both Rear Suspension Rubber Damper Cups Rusting

Both Rear Suspension Rubber Dampers Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Fail 22 Oct 2010 119,979 miles

All Front Suspension Mount Bushes Perishing

Both Chassis Rails Rusting

Both Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipes Rusting At Rear

Both Rear Suspension Rubber Damper Cups Rusting

Both Rear Suspension Rubber Dampers Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 115,412 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 115,380 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 110,724 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 110,724 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 101,197 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 98,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust heavily corroded and leaking slightly

slight corrosion on front brake discs

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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L516 YFE 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 L516 YFE, 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 L516 YFE registered?

L516 YFE is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 5 April 1994.

Is L516 YFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L516 YFE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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