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P479 CMS

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,305 mi
Last recorded62,305 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 CMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2010 62,305 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 58,118 miles

metal brake pipes corroded at load valve (unprotected ends only)

rear exhaust corroded at bend

Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,493 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 42,723 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 39,613 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 35,766 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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P479 CMS is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Red 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 P479 CMS, 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 P479 CMS registered?

P479 CMS is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P479 CMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P479 CMS shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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