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P611 MOT

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,431 mi
Last recorded176,431 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP611 MOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 176,431 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 176,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 172,338 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 172,335 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2007 172,234 miles

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Air suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 10 May 2006 164,893 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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P611 MOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P611 MOT, 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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P611 MOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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