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P634 MOT

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,320 mi
Last recorded127,320 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP634 MOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 127,320 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 127,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill, near body mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Outer bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill, near body mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill, near body mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases After center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 117,225 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 117,225 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 105,264 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 105,264 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

brake fluid low

Pass 20 Mar 2023 102,593 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 102,593 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 81,282 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 70,495 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 64,516 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 58,859 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 54,416 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

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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P634 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 69.2%.

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 P634 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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P634 MOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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