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P516 OWY

1996 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,504 mi
Last recorded108,504 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 OWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2007 108,504 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 101,255 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 101,255 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S and O/S/F top ball joint covers split

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Struggled through emmissions

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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P516 OWY is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P516 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 P516 OWY registered?

P516 OWY is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P516 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 OWY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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