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P545 MVW

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

223,191 mi
Last recorded223,191 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 MVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 223,191 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 223,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

tail gate fasten with bungee but secure

Pass 2 Feb 2011 213,947 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 213,797 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 203,863 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 203,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 192,759 miles

Battery insecure

hand brake reserve travel just meets requirement

Fail 9 Jan 2009 192,505 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

hand brake reserve travel just meets requirement

Pass 15 Jan 2008 182,596 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 182,596 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 175,199 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 175,199 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 165,395 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 165,395 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outside edge

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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P545 MVW is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P545 MVW, 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 P545 MVW registered?

P545 MVW is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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