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P754 HES

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,565 mi
Last recorded177,565 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP754 HES
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 177,565 miles

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

fuel lines are heavly corroded

Fail 5 May 2009 177,555 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

fuel lines are heavly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2008 172,787 miles

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

all fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2008 172,787 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

all fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 May 2007 171,091 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 171,091 miles

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 167,819 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 167,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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P754 HES is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P754 HES, 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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P754 HES is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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