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120,097 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes along floor,corroded filler neck near cap. ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords long cut or slash to outer edge in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes along floor,corroded filler neck near cap. ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords long cut or slash to outer edge in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides front to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front tie rod arms perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front tie rod arms perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking Nearside rear pipe above shock absorber (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to rear brake compensater
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to rear brake compensater
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
o/s/f tyre has weather cracks to outer sidewall
offside front tyre perished and cracking on outer wall
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both headlamps have blured beam images
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Centre Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
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P574 YWV is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 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 P574 YWV, 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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P574 YWV is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 16 July 1997.
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