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P32 HOA

1996 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,684 mi
Last recorded1,684 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 HOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 1,684 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside steering idler has slight play

offside wing mirror glass slightly damaged and secured by tape

pick up body corroded

Fail 23 May 2015 120,114 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside steering idler has slight play

offside wng mirror glass slightly damaged and secured by tape

pick up body corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 117,909 miles

2nd hand bottom ball joints fitted to vehicle

2nd hand shocker fitted to nearside front of vehicle

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

battery tray corroded

both centre and rear chassis rails have been very heavily undersealed

both front and centre chassis rails slightly corroded

both front and centre floors, undersills and outersills slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre on legal limit and tyre sidewall slightly damaged

offside rear light lense slightly damaged and repaired by tape

prop shaft coupling worn

several body panels slightly corroded and slightly damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2014 117,896 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

battery tray corroded

both front and centre floors, undersills and outersills slightly corroded

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

offside centre chassis rail holed and corroded but not in perscribed asrea

offside rear light lense damaged and repaired by tape

prop shaft coupling worn

several body panels slightly corroded and dlightly damaged

Pass 2 May 2013 114,523 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both chassis rails slightly corroded and very heavily undersealed

both rear leaf spring shackle bushes slightly worn

offside rear light lens repaired by tape

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 13 Mar 2012 113,043 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front,centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded (require attention soon)

hazard switch requires attention soon

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

offside rear light lenses repaired by tape

Pass 19 Feb 2011 111,455 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded

hazard switch requires attention soon

nearside head lamp aim on upper limit

Pass 11 Dec 2009 106,713 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded

hazards switch requires attention soon

nearside beam pattern requires attention soon

offside head lamp aim on upper limit

offside rear brakes binding slighty

Pass 16 Oct 2008 104,873 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

axle metal brake pipe slightly corroded

emissions slightly smokey

offside reear wheel has a slight brake bind

slightplay in steering box

Pass 19 Dec 2007 101,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

hazard switch requires attention soon

Pass 18 Dec 2006 97,802 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 14 Dec 2005 93,260 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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P32 HOA is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P32 HOA, 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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P32 HOA is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 2 December 1996.

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