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M169 RRD

1995 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,986 mi
Last recorded169,986 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM169 RRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 169,986 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes covered

Pass 22 Sep 2008 158,906 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 148,205 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 148,177 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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M169 RRD is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 126,872 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 M169 RRD, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M169 RRD registered?

M169 RRD is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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