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P538 RRO

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,137 mi
Last recorded67,137 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 RRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 May 2009 67,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

mud on underside of vehicle

Pass 6 May 2009 67,137 miles

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

mud on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2008 63,417 miles

both dip headlamp beams are set low

rear fog light body is damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2007 59,889 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

chassis has light surface corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2007 59,889 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 63,860 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 63,843 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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P538 RRO is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P538 RRO, 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 P538 RRO registered?

P538 RRO is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P538 RRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P538 RRO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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