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P574 ERR

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,809 mi
Last recorded48,809 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP574 ERR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2016 48,809 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,132 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 38,024 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Feb 2013 36,179 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 36,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,589 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 32,992 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 30,178 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 28,431 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 28,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,776 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 24,991 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 23,210 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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P574 ERR is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P574 ERR, 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 P574 ERR registered?

P574 ERR is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P574 ERR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P574 ERR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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