1993 Vauxhall Brava 2.5L Diesel · L293 FBL
1993 Vauxhall Brava (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1993. Recorded mileage 151,414 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL BRAVA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/11/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,414 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 2499cc
L293 FBL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2023
- 151,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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L293 FBL Mileage History
- 06/10/2021149,491 mi
- 01/11/2022150,753 mi+1,262 mi
- 13/11/2023151,380 mi+627 mi
- 27/11/2023151,414 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 898 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
L293 FBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Vauxhall Brava (L293 FBL) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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