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P452 UGW

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

181,923 mi
Last recorded181,923 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP452 UGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 181,923 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 181,916 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers door hinge broken

neardside mirror cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2010 166,887 miles

both front hubs slight play

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

both rear light lenses cracked

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

centre exhaust starting to rust

chassis and crossmembers starting to rust

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brakes slight imbalance-24%

front lower suspension swivel cover boots split

front suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

metal brake pipes, unions and metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside outer sill slight damage

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

offside door mirror slight damage

offside front headlamp glass chipped

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack and worn to legal limit

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

oil leak

rear body starting to rust

rear shock absorber covers rusty

rear suspension springs starting to rust and bushes starting to crack/ wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 1 Mar 2010 166,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front hubs slight play

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

both rear light lenses cracked

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

centre exhaust starting to rust

chassis and crossmembers starting to rust

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brakes slight imbalance-24%

front lower suspension swivel cover boots split

front suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

metal brake pipes, unions and metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside outer sill slight damage

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

offside door mirror slight damage

offside front headlamp glass chipped

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

oil leak

rear body starting to rust

rear shock absorber covers rusty

rear suspension springs starting to rust and bushes starting to crack/ wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2009 159,131 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

brake pedal antislip rubber starting to wear

centre exhaust starting to rust

chassis starting to rust

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside door mirror damaged

offside front headlamp cracked/ chipped

offside front lower suspension swivel cover boot starting to split

oil leak

rear number plate small crack

rear spring bushes starting to wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 10 Mar 2009 159,116 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

brake pedal antislip rubber starting to wear

centre exhaust starting to rust

chassis starting to rust

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside door mirror damaged

offside front headlamp cracked/ chipped

offside front lower suspension swivel cover boot starting to split

oil leak

rear number plate small crack

rear spring bushes starting to wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2008 153,956 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots strating to perish

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

centre exhaust rusty

chassis starting to rust

clutch pedal rubber mising

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside door mirror damaged

oil leak

rear spring bushes strating to wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 4 Dec 2007 150,883 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

centre exhaust starting to rust

chassis starting to rust

front hubs slight play

front number plate starting to discolour

front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside door mirror damaged

rear spring bushes starting to wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2007 148,720 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

clutch pedal rubber missing

front number plate starting to discolour

nearside door mirror broken

oil leak

rear exhaust starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 13 Feb 2006 137,454 miles

both front hub bearings slight play

both rear leaf spring rear mounting bushes starting to wear

exhaust centre section repaired, exhaust system rusty and in poor condition

front number plate starting to fade

nearside door mirror glass cracked

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 1 Feb 2006 137,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front number plate starting to fade

both front hub bearings slight play

both rear leaf spring rear mounting bushes starting to wear

nearside door mirror glass cracked

small stone chips in front windscreen

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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P452 UGW is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P452 UGW, 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 P452 UGW registered?

P452 UGW is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 17 December 1996.

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