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P585 JBU

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,739 mi
Last recorded116,739 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 JBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 116,739 miles

fuel tank damp

Fail 13 Jul 2010 116,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

fuel tank damp

Pass 8 Jul 2009 111,615 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 111,615 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 104,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 94,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 87,359 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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P585 JBU is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P585 JBU, 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 P585 JBU registered?

P585 JBU is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P585 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P585 JBU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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