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B6 PPC

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,641 mi
Last recorded71,641 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 PPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2007 71,641 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 71,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 69,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber gaitor perishing

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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B6 PPC is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 120,303 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 B6 PPC, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B6 PPC registered?

B6 PPC is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is B6 PPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 PPC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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