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P650 LBL

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

204,263 mi
Last recorded204,263 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP650 LBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 204,263 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 194,505 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 181,070 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 168,444 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 168,421 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 155,584 miles

Oil leak

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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P650 LBL is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P650 LBL, 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 P650 LBL registered?

P650 LBL is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P650 LBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P650 LBL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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