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P119 GAN

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,927 mi
Last recorded177,927 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 GAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 177,927 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre low and worn on inside edge

Rear shock absorbers worn

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle has been fully wax oiled

Pass 13 Aug 2018 176,963 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 173,969 miles

Nearside Rear diff sill slightly damp

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 173,813 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

REAR TYRES POOR CONDITION

Pass 30 Jul 2016 172,107 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 168,288 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 168,257 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 162,284 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 157,522 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Aug 2012 149,561 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 145,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 138,083 miles

rear section of chassia in poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2009 131,890 miles

front discs poor condition

fuel lines poor

rear section of exhaust poor

rear shocks poor

Pass 30 Jul 2008 124,598 miles

exhaust front pipe poor condition

front to rear steelbrake pipe poor condition

fuel lines poor condition

n/s front steelbrake pipe corrded

o/s rear tyre low

rear steelbrake pipe poor condition

unable to see any play in front ball joints

Pass 6 Aug 2007 117,677 miles

front pads low

front to rear fuel lines corroded (POOR CONDITION)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 112,338 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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P119 GAN is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P119 GAN, 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 P119 GAN registered?

P119 GAN is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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