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P57 JKR

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,596 mi
Last recorded172,596 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 JKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 172,596 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear chassis legs corroding various places

Pass 31 Jul 2008 168,566 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front tie bar bushes split.

Fail 23 Jun 2008 168,174 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fuel pipes corroded.

N/s/front brake binding on slightly.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 163,735 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 163,648 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 158,554 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 158,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P57 JKR is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P57 JKR, 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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P57 JKR is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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