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P107 FMO

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

192,567 mi
Last recorded192,567 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 FMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 192,567 miles

power steering pipes corroded front

Fail 12 Aug 2008 192,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

power steering pipes corroded front

Fail 8 Aug 2008 192,515 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

all brake pipes corroding badly

both middle rear chassis corroding badly

both rear shackle bushes worn

exhaust downpipe starting to corrode badly

front number plate cracked

Fail 30 May 2008 192,314 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate cracked

mot standard fuel cap fitted temp

timing light on dash

Pass 1 Jun 2007
Pass 30 May 2006 181,790 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 181,790 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f wheel bearing sligfht play

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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P107 FMO is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 P107 FMO, 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 P107 FMO registered?

P107 FMO is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P107 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P107 FMO shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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