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P519 PWC

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

168,779 mi
Last recorded168,779 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP519 PWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 168,779 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 166,542 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 164,156 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 162,205 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 160,396 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis by spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 157,481 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 154,840 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 152,827 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 146,727 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 138,342 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 129,367 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 120,620 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 111,058 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 99,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 99,979 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 89,024 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 88,971 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,660 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2010 65,026 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 59,955 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 59,955 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number and grill bamaged

near side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Apr 2008 56,895 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 56,893 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,916 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 44,758 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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P519 PWC is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 P519 PWC, 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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P519 PWC is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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