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P540 MBY

1996 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,332 mi
Last recorded77,332 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 MBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 77,332 miles

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

exhaust incomplete

Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,931 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 70,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 62,653 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 50,280 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 42,508 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 42,178 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 40,842 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front num berplate has crack in perspex

Pass 16 May 2006 39,668 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 35,943 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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P540 MBY is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P540 MBY, 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 P540 MBY registered?

P540 MBY is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 13 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P540 MBY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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