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P579 MOT

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,598 mi
Last recorded140,598 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 MOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 140,598 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2010 140,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 135,950 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 130,667 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 123,462 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 119,876 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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P579 MOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P579 MOT, 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 P579 MOT registered?

P579 MOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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