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M942 APW

1994 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,804 mi
Last recorded174,804 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Brava121,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM942 APW
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 174,804 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 168,727 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 161,218 miles

unable to check brake pipes along chassis above petrol tank

Fail 19 Dec 2007 161,218 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

unable to check brake pipes along chassis above petrol tank

Pass 27 Dec 2006 152,801 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Dec 2005 147,038 miles

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

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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M942 APW is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M942 APW, 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 M942 APW registered?

M942 APW is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 7 December 1994.

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