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P661 FUJ

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,901 mi
Last recorded119,901 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 FUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 119,901 miles

c hassis corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2008 119,842 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

exhaust corroded at rear

general condition of chassis badly corroded

n/s/f brake seized

n/s/f tyre tread low

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/f brake discs corroded inner

o/s/f tyre cracking & wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2007 116,893 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 116,893 miles

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

brake pipe to o/s/r

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2006 114,388 miles

brake pipe corroded to n/s/f chassis rail

exhaust tailpipe cracked & leaking

rear swinging shackle bushes worn

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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P661 FUJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P661 FUJ, 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 P661 FUJ registered?

P661 FUJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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