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P657 MOT

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,765 mi
Last recorded125,765 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 MOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 125,765 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 123,768 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 122,596 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 122,556 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 122,048 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 122,043 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 121,030 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 121,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 116,245 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 109,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 103,827 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 98,567 miles

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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P657 MOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P657 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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P657 MOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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