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P321 BJM

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,752 mi
Last recorded121,752 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 BJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Dec 2010 121,752 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

light pitting to both front brakediscs

n/s/r tyre tripped off on outer edge

Pass 24 Dec 2009 120,363 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear shocker shrouds corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2008 119,642 miles

leak from p.a.s. box

play in n/s steering idler

rear shockers weak

Pass 21 Dec 2007 117,745 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 115,607 miles

1)brakepipes require clean off and waxoyl. †2)n/s/f tyre tripped off on outer edgeand on 3.0mm

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 113,392 miles

1)one of the 2 washer jets is blocked on the o/s.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P321 BJM is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P321 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 P321 BJM registered?

P321 BJM is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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