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P638 MOT

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,230 mi
Last recorded136,230 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 MOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 136,230 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 133,383 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 128,456 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 128,456 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 122,003 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 117,557 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 117,557 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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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P638 MOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P638 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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What year was P638 MOT registered?

P638 MOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P638 MOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P638 MOT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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