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P269 BUT

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,017 mi
Last recorded224,017 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 BUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2013 224,017 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2012 220,105 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 213,608 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 206,019 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 206,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 193,903 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 103,700 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 173,347 miles

rear end accident damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2007 173,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear end accident damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2006 165,903 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 165,671 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 154,776 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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P269 BUT is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 123,632 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 P269 BUT, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P269 BUT is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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