MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,796 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
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P490 UWR is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P490 UWR, 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 P490 UWR registered?
P490 UWR is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 December 1996.
Is P490 UWR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P490 UWR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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