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P693 LRF

1996 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,186 mi
Last recorded181,186 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 LRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2009 181,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 177,359 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 177,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 172,723 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 172,723 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise osr trye wall inner cut slight

Pass 23 Aug 2006 65,685 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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P693 LRF is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in White 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 LRF, 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 LRF registered?

P693 LRF is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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