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P547 DGM

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,383 mi
Last recorded149,383 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP547 DGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 149,383 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 135,909 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 128,697 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle starting to corrode everywhere

Fail 2 Oct 2006 128,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 122,732 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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P547 DGM is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P547 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 P547 DGM registered?

P547 DGM is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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