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109,807 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
corrosion to underside
Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
corrosion to underside
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front shock absorbers weak
rear tyres perishing
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front shock absorbers weak
rear tyres perishing
front shockers reduced damping
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P134 MHL is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P134 MHL, 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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P134 MHL is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 13 May 1997.
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