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P508 OWY

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,486 mi
Last recorded142,486 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP508 OWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2010 142,486 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 142,486 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 133,134 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 133,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 127,126 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 12,714 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 113,270 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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P508 OWY is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P508 OWY, 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 P508 OWY registered?

P508 OWY is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P508 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P508 OWY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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