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P59 GAN

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,348 mi
Last recorded147,348 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 GAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2013 147,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 147,348 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 145,769 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 143,777 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 143,716 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

All front suspension components corroded, not considered to be excessive.

Corrosion to both chassis rails , full length, not considered to be excessive.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Off side front tyre on 3mm ,cracked and deteriorating

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

Play in off side front upper suspension arm bushes, not considered to be excessive.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 139,342 miles

Both sides chassis corroded over full length, none considered excessive.

Fuel pipes corroded, no leak found.

Noted water leak from water pump area.

Parking brake effort close to 16% limit, (17%).

Play in front suspension lower ball joints, not considered excessive.

Rear wheel bearing play, not considered excessive.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 139,342 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both sides chassis corroded over full length, none considered excessive.

Fuel pipes corroded, no leak found.

Noted water leak from water pump area.

Play in front suspension lower ball joints, not considered excessive.

Rear wheel bearing play, not considered excessive.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 134,567 miles

Lift at nearside lower swivel, not excessive.

Offside front brake pipe (3-way to flexible hose) corroded, not excessively.

Typical "Brava" rear wheel bearing play, not excessive.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 128,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front shock absorbers weakened, not excessively.

Fuel pipes corroded, no leak seen.

Offside rear footbrake & handbrake lower than nearside rear, still sufficient effort.

Original brake pipes corroded, none excessively.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 123,376 miles

Front shock absorbers weakened, not excessively.

Parking brake effort right on 16% limit.

Fail 18 Apr 2007 123,271 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front metal brake pipes corroded, not excessively.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 115,656 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 115,656 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P59 GAN is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P59 GAN, 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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P59 GAN is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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