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P662 NBK

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,744 mi
Last recorded141,744 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP662 NBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 141,744 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 124,800 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 103,614 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 86,868 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 86,868 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 74,200 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 74,173 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2005 66,785 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 66,741 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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P662 NBK is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P662 NBK, 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 P662 NBK registered?

P662 NBK is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P662 NBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P662 NBK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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