MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,397 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover split
rear panel corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P553 JHE is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 P553 JHE, 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 P553 JHE registered?
P553 JHE is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 10 September 1996.
Is P553 JHE safe to buy?
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