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M852 EWW

1994 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

76,089 mi
Last recorded76,089 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Brava121,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM852 EWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,089 miles

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

both front indicator lenses deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2012 76,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front indicator lenses deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2011 75,805 miles

Oil leak

front indicator lenses deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2011 75,805 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

front indicator lenses deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2010 75,141 miles

front indicator lenses deteriorating

rear tyres 3mm

rear wheel carrier cross brace corroded

Fail 5 May 2010 75,129 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front indicator lenses deteriorating

rear tyres 3mm

rear wheel carrier cross brace corroded

Pass 11 May 2009 74,170 miles

fuel tank appears damp possible leak when filled

Fail 11 May 2009 74,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

fuel tank appears damp possible leak when filled

Pass 20 May 2008 73,353 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 73,353 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 72,766 miles

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

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

brake pipes signs of corrosion

exhaust clamp broken

spare wheel missing

Pass 27 Jun 2006 72,168 miles

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SIGNS OF DETERIORATION

IMBALANCE ON STEERED WHEELS ON SERVICE BRAKE OF 21%

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 72,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SIGNS OF DETERIORATION

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

IMBALANCE ON STEERED WHEELS ON SERVICE BRAKE OF 21%

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE DETERIORATING

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

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

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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M852 EWW is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M852 EWW, 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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M852 EWW is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 23 December 1994.

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