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P693 HFL

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,762 mi
Last recorded197,762 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 HFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 197,762 miles

damage around body

rear number plate damaged

underside surface corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2008 197,759 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

damage around body

rear number plate damaged

underside surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2007 191,756 miles

surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 18 Jun 2007 191,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear number plate damage

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 6 Jun 2006 186,087 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 186,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear section of fuel pipe corroded

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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P693 HFL is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P693 HFL, 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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What year was P693 HFL registered?

P693 HFL is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 13 November 1996.

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