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P655 MOT

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,054 mi
Last recorded146,054 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 MOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 146,054 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 145,747 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 145,326 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 144,883 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 144,882 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 144,479 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 144,063 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 140,871 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 140,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 140,289 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 139,694 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 139,072 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 138,477 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 138,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 138,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 137,737 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 136,904 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 136,323 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 135,426 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 133,005 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 133,005 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 132,294 miles

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

Rear number plate has a letter starting to discolour.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 132,284 miles

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

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

Rear number plate has a letter starting to discolour.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 130,779 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 130,771 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 129,090 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 125,895 miles

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

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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P655 MOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P655 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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P655 MOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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