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L884 WGD

1993 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,845 mi
Last recorded182,845 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Brava123,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL884 WGD
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 182,845 miles

Brake warning lamp on dash.

Hazzard switch sticking.

Nearside wing mirror loose.

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Tailgate in poor condition.

Fail 28 Mar 2008 182,845 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Brake warning lamp on dash.

Hazzard switch sticking.

Nearside wing mirror loose.

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Tailgate in poor condition.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 170,223 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/s steerinh pivot point has slight play

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear bump stops missing

Windscreen cracked, outside sweprt

Fail 15 Sep 2006 170,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bolt missing, front ehxaust system and rear exhaust system corroded

Both rear bump stops missing

Brake warning lamp on dash

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Windscreen cracked, but outside swept area

Pass 25 Aug 2005 163,326 miles

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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L884 WGD is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 123,462 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 L884 WGD, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L884 WGD registered?

L884 WGD is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 10 December 1993.

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