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P299 YFX

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,020 mi
Last recorded114,020 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 YFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 114,020 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear light unit slightly insecure.

offside wiper blade split but still clears screen.

slight blue smoke emitted from exhaust on acceleration.

underside of vehicle has recently been undersealed.

Fail 4 Sep 2008 113,736 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear light unit slightly insecure.

offside wiper blade split but still clears screen.

slight blue smoke emitted from exhaust on acceleration.

underside of vehicle has recently been undersealed.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 104,643 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2006 98,862 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P299 YFX is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P299 YFX, 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 P299 YFX registered?

P299 YFX is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P299 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P299 YFX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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