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P602 WAB

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,975 mi
Last recorded111,975 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP602 WAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2010 111,975 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 109,607 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 107,196 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 99,636 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 99,636 miles

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

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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P602 WAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P602 WAB, 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 P602 WAB registered?

P602 WAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P602 WAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P602 WAB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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