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P422 KOR

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

119,041 mi
Last recorded119,041 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 KOR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 119,041 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 119,041 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 118,931 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 118,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 118,782 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 118,782 miles

Nearside Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 117,669 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 117,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 117,349 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 116,793 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 116,793 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 116,180 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 116,178 miles

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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 116,506 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 116,506 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2014 114,922 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 114,920 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 113,677 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 113,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 112,456 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 111,660 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 111,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 109,029 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 19 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 105,478 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 101,909 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 101,909 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 96,386 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 96,384 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P422 KOR is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 P422 KOR, 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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P422 KOR is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 17 December 1996.

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