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P672 DUD

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,133 mi
Last recorded159,133 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP672 DUD
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 159,133 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 159,109 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 156,735 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 155,217 miles

All tyres cracking on sidewalls

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 155,177 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

All tyres cracking on sidewalls

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 153,848 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 152,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 150,972 miles

Corrosion to fuel pipes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 149,502 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 149,502 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 147,789 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 145,839 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 143,835 miles

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

battery bracket insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2008 142,126 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 140,075 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 140,011 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 137,803 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 137,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P672 DUD is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P672 DUD, 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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P672 DUD is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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