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P605 WAB

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,732 mi
Last recorded185,732 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 WAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 185,732 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 180,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 180,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 178,790 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2006 171,833 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 171,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Centre & rear exhaust sections heavily corroded.

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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P605 WAB 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 66.7%.

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 P605 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 P605 WAB registered?

P605 WAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P605 WAB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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