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P544 APG

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,688 mi
Last recorded145,688 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP544 APG
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 145,688 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

brake rubber worn/////body damage all over

Fail 6 Jan 2012 145,684 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

brake rubber worn/////body damage all over

Pass 10 Dec 2010 136,521 miles

BRAKE PEDDLE RUBBER WORN CLUTCH MISSING

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Propshaft component defective

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 136,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BRAKE RUBBER WORN CLUTCH RUBBER MISSING

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 127,441 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2009 127,384 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2008 119,343 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres showing signs of ageing

Fail 28 Aug 2008 102,930 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

n/s mirror missing,clutch tired,coolant leak,o/s/f,o/s/rand n/s/r tyres deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2005 108,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pedel rubber slight spit

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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P544 APG is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P544 APG, 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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P544 APG is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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