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P633 MOT

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,373 mi
Last recorded121,373 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP633 MOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 121,373 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 121,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 119,583 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 119,583 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 117,934 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 117,933 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering fluid level low

Pass 15 Jan 2009 116,363 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 11,635 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 113,648 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 112,886 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 112,883 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 111,419 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 111,419 miles

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

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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P633 MOT 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 53.8%.

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 P633 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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P633 MOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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