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P512 DAB

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,248 mi
Last recorded154,248 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 DAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 154,248 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 154,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 140,980 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 140,980 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jun 2009 126,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 126,837 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2008 111,536 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 94,580 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 94,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

N/S mirror glass broken.

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

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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P512 DAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 120,303 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 P512 DAB, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P512 DAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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