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P610 YUG

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,942 mi
Last recorded85,942 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP610 YUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 85,942 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 85,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 192,570 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Sep 2006 170,633 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 170,633 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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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P610 YUG is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P610 YUG, 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 P610 YUG registered?

P610 YUG is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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