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P520 TWY

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,091 mi
Last recorded84,091 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 TWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 84,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 81,089 miles

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

age cracks in all tyres

Fail 12 Sep 2014 81,082 miles

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

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

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

age cracks in all tyres

Pass 11 Sep 2013 78,653 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 76,174 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

all four tyres perished

fuel flap wont lock

Fail 1 Oct 2012 76,174 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

all four tyres perished

fuel flap wont lock

Fail 3 Oct 2011 73,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap outer flap does not lock

O/S reverse light inop.

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 73,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap outer flap does not lock

O/S reverse light inop.

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 70,449 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 67,223 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 64,154 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 60,373 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 56,458 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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P520 TWY is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P520 TWY, 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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P520 TWY is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P520 TWY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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