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P647 MOT

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,578 mi
Last recorded85,578 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 MOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2018 85,578 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front very perished sidewall

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

corrosion all areas

Pass 17 Jan 2017 82,597 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 74,479 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

all tyres perishing

Fail 22 Oct 2014 74,464 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2013 72,243 miles

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2012 70,579 miles

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

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

slight corrossion on front end of chasis

Pass 20 Oct 2011 68,518 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 66,925 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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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P647 MOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P647 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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P647 MOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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