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P702 PWY

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,323 mi
Last recorded165,323 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP702 PWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2010 165,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front number plate cracked

offside rear door does not open

Pass 7 Oct 2009 161,342 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

front number plate cracked

nearside front door dented

offside rear door doesnot open

rear tailgate corroded

side steps centre bracket broken

Fail 5 Oct 2009 161,341 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

front number plate cracked

nearside front door dented

offside rear door doesnot open

rear tailgate corroded

side steps centre bracket broken

Pass 2 Oct 2008 156,106 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

front number plate cracked

offside and nearside side step brackets broken

offside rear door does not open

Fail 11 Aug 2008 156,097 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

front number plate cracked

offside and nearside side steps bracket broken

offside rear door does not open

Fail 24 Jul 2007 150,644 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jul 2007 150,644 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jul 2006 145,160 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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P702 PWY is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P702 PWY, 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 P702 PWY registered?

P702 PWY is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 December 1996.

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