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P556 FAO

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,281 mi
Last recorded130,281 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 FAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2012 130,281 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 124,599 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 116,982 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 109,818 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 103,716 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 97,637 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 93,707 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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P556 FAO is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P556 FAO, 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 P556 FAO registered?

P556 FAO is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P556 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P556 FAO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P556 FAO have outstanding finance?

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