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P68 MBH

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,288 mi
Last recorded103,288 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 MBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 103,288 miles

Damage to nearside rear lamp lens, not affecting output

Non obligatory mirror missing

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure/ underside

Pass 3 May 2024 92,272 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 81,742 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 74,760 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 67,877 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 66,403 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 65,498 miles

Corrosion to nearside front lower wing

Damage to offside front tyre and wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 65,497 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion to nearside front lower wing

Damage to offside front tyre and wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

wipers not tested

Pass 8 Mar 2017 63,692 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2016 61,776 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 58,080 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 58,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

excessive corrision to offside front body mount

offside front and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Nov 2013 53,981 miles

Chassis corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering box/ drag links

Rear leaf spring/ shackle bushes worn

Rear leaf springs worn

Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,926 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2012 51,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2011 49,612 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,532 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 46,001 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,877 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 41,566 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 41,478 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 40,082 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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P68 MBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 123,632 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 P68 MBH, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P68 MBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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