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P641 PRT

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,666 mi
Last recorded100,666 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP641 PRT
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 100,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 May 2011 100,664 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 99,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2010 99,177 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 86,446 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 86,446 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 85,443 miles

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

fuel lines heavily greased but not leaking.

slight misting of oil around steering box.

underbody & chassis has alot of surface corrosion but no holes.

Fail 10 Jan 2008 85,443 miles

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

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

fuel lines heavily greased but not leaking.

slight misting of oil around steering box.

underbody & chassis has alot of surface corrosion but no holes.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 84,275 miles

brake and fuel pipes covered in grease

o/s/r back plate wet

wear in rear spring eye bushes

Pass 6 Jan 2006 80,943 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 80,943 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

both front wipers slightly split

n/s/f tyre side wall slight cracks

o/s/r light lens cracked

slight damp around o/s/r hub

slight play in both rear axle bearings

slight play in steering box

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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P641 PRT is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P641 PRT, 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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P641 PRT is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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