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P26 FOE

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,589 mi
Last recorded111,589 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 FOE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 111,589 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

advise corrosion becoming evedent on vehicle body

Pass 2 Feb 2009 107,116 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 104,498 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 101,863 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 101,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in f/o/s wheel bearing

Pass 8 Feb 2006 96,141 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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P26 FOE is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P26 FOE, 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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What year was P26 FOE registered?

P26 FOE is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P26 FOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 FOE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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