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P305 BJM

1996 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,441 mi
Last recorded120,441 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 BJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2017 120,441 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 120,214 miles

corrosion to rear brake and fuel pipes

Pass 13 Nov 2015 119,851 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 119,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 118,365 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 117,678 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 116,328 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 114,523 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 111,370 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 108,569 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 103,742 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 98,390 miles

both rear leaf spring shackle bushes becoming worn

n/s/f lower arm inner bush becoming worn

Pass 4 Nov 2005 93,908 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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P305 BJM is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P305 BJM, 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 P305 BJM registered?

P305 BJM is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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