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P574 YWV

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

120,097 mi
Last recorded120,097 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 120,097 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 120,082 miles

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 118,910 miles

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 ()

Pass 18 Apr 2024 117,576 miles

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))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 117,569 miles

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))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 116,382 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 116,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 115,354 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 114,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 114,492 miles

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 113,066 miles

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))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 113,056 miles

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 111,149 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 109,584 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 109,575 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 107,609 miles

corrosion to rear brake compensater

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 107,599 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 106,229 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 106,226 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 104,542 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 103,384 miles

offside front tyre perished and cracking on outer wall

Fail 22 Sep 2012 102,151 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 102,151 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 101,312 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 100,394 miles

both headlamps have blured beam images

Fail 18 Sep 2009 98,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 98,531 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2008 97,008 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 94,539 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 76,079 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2006 76,079 miles

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

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 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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