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P421 LTW

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,754 mi
Last recorded115,754 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 LTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 115,754 miles

long handbrake travel and close to performance limits

rear of rear spring bushs worn

slight damage to n/s/r lamp.

Pass 20 May 2010 113,078 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 113,078 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal rubber split

Nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder of tread

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

Offside front and rear wings both damaged

Rear number plate discoloured sligtly

Pass 1 Dec 2008 107,491 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 107,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Clutch pedal rubber missing and brake pedal rubber split slightly

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Slight play in both front hubs

Pass 30 Nov 2007 103,921 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 103,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

front tyres on legal limit.

o/s/r panel damaged.

play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

rear of rear spring bushs worn.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 99,026 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play in.

nearside wiper blade worn.

power steering fluid on minimum limit.

Pass 3 Dec 2005 94,926 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 94,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing.

front brake pads low.

rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted.

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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P421 LTW is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P421 LTW, 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 P421 LTW registered?

P421 LTW is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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