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P73 GAN

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,628 mi
Last recorded210,628 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 GAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 210,628 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 205,276 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 198,600 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 198,225 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 191,828 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 182,508 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 182,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 173,839 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 173,725 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 164,437 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 155,869 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2009 153,045 miles

corrosion to front to rear fuel pipes

Pass 7 Mar 2008 141,823 miles

steering box slight play

Fail 29 Feb 2008 141,371 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

steering box slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2007 121,905 miles

Coolant leak

rad cooling fins broken up due to corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2007 121,905 miles

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

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

auxilary belts loose and perished

n/s/r brake binding on slightly

radiator c ooling fins broken up due to corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2006 98,767 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 98,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s & o/s front brake hose ferrules 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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P73 GAN is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P73 GAN, 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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P73 GAN is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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