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P531 DGM

1996 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,478 mi
Last recorded140,478 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 DGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 140,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 136,738 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 134,411 miles

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

nearside front wheel slightly stiff to rotate.

offside rear chassis behind fuel tank corroding,

Pass 8 Sep 2010 131,044 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 128,046 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 124,256 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 119,811 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 119,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2006 116,122 miles

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

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

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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P531 DGM is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P531 DGM, 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 P531 DGM registered?

P531 DGM is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P531 DGM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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