MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,869 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
chassis repairs covered in thick black underseal
nearside rear suspension bump stop missing
offside outer sill corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
nearside rear suspension bump stop missing
offside outer sill corroded
Advise all brake pipes have been heavily greased / undersealed
Advise free play in steering.
Advise heavy oil leak.
Advise slight damage to N/S/R Light but is acceptable at this time.
Advise slight imbalance on rear brakes.
Advise surface corrosion to reare chassis and has been repaired.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advise all brake pipes have been heavily greased / undersealed
Advise free play in steering.
Advise heavy oil leak.
Advise slight damage to N/S/R Light but is acceptable at this time.
Advise slight imbalance on rear brakes.
Advise surface corrosion to reare chassis and has been repaired.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
rear spring bushes getting weak. †both rear tyres on 2mm.
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P523 OVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P523 OVS, 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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What year was P523 OVS registered?
P523 OVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 23 April 1997.
Is P523 OVS safe to buy?
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