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P566 JKK

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,495 mi
Last recorded109,495 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP566 JKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 109,495 miles

Both dip headlamps have poor pattern.

Fair amount of corrosion to main sections of rear steel brake pipe.

Fair amount of corrosion to o/s/f steel brake pipe.

N/s/f service brake occilating.

N/s/f steel brake pipe corroded.

Radiator and cowling in a poor condition.

Fail 25 Jan 2008 109,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both dip headlamps have poor pattern.

Fair amount of corrosion to main sections of rear steel brake pipe.

Fair amount of corrosion to o/s/f steel brake pipe.

N/s/f service brake occilating.

N/s/f steel brake pipe corroded.

N/s/f, O/s/r & N/s/r tyres have a low tread depth.

Radiator and cowling in a poor condition.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 101,722 miles

both headlamp pattens poor

clutch pedal rubber splitting

n/s/r brake slight rubbing

Pass 26 Jan 2006 98,613 miles

Dip headlamps on lowest setting.

Hazard switch operation intermitant, advise attention.

O/S/F tyre tread depth starting to get low on outer edges.

Surface corrosion to front brake pipes.

Fail 26 Jan 2006 98,613 miles

Dip headlamps on lowest setting.

Hazard switch operation intermitant, advise attention.

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F tyre tread depth starting to get low on outer edges.

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Surface corrosion to front brake pipes.

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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P566 JKK is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P566 JKK, 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 P566 JKK registered?

P566 JKK is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 November 1996.

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