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P695 TCA

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,889 mi
Last recorded95,889 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP695 TCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 95,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis painted over previous repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 95,887 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab lower corner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner sill holed

Offside Outer sill holed

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis painted over previous repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 95,870 miles

Nearside hole in inner sill

pick up bed holed by wheel arches

vehicle undersealed around previous repairs

Fail 23 Apr 2024 95,864 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded centre mount (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer by front spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded centre mount (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg and front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all greased ()

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

pick up bed mounts corroded off side rear wing mount insecure

Pass 11 May 2022 95,506 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes and pipes to rear brakes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Pick up bed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 May 2021 94,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced pick up bed corroded around mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 93,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 90,232 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 85,869 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 79,479 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 75,305 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 73,236 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 71,581 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 70,362 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 70,343 miles

Nearside 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 a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 69,452 miles

Corrosion starting to all metal brake pipes

Light surface corrosion starting to the underside of vehicle

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 68,341 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 66,773 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 83,815 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 83,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2008 63,224 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 60,844 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges, low tread

front number plate cracked

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 16 May 2006 58,533 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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P695 TCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P695 TCA, 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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P695 TCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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