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P552 PNP

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,918 mi
Last recorded90,918 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 PNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 90,918 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 90,907 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 78,820 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

driver's seat belt extension fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2012 78,609 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

driver's seat belt extension fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2011 74,065 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 72,916 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 69,891 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 69,883 miles

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

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)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 65,678 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 57,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 52,139 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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P552 PNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P552 PNP, 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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P552 PNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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