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P101 PJN

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,438 mi
Last recorded105,438 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 PJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 105,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 102,916 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 99,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 99,972 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 96,723 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 96,693 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 94,336 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 90,329 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 88,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 88,080 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 84,926 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 82,892 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 79,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 79,710 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 76,416 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 76,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

001 exhaust system corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2005 52,192 miles

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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P101 PJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P101 PJN, 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 P101 PJN registered?

P101 PJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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