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P767 JRY

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,996 mi
Last recorded143,996 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP767 JRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 143,996 miles

Coolant leak

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

both rear shock absorbers metal casing corroded

light corrosion throughout underside of vechile

rear leaf springs rusty

Fail 28 May 2013 143,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

both rear shock absorbers metal casing corroded

light corrosion throughout underside of vechile

rear leaf springs rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2012 137,497 miles

Oil leak

all suspention bushes and ball joint cover perrishing

both rear light lences crached/damaged

slight play in both front wheel bearing

under body corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2012 137,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

all suspention bushes and ball joint cover perrishing

both rear light lences crached/damaged

slight play in both front wheel bearing

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2011 128,522 miles

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

dust cover split on nearside front upper ball joint

front propshaft loose

rear lamps cracked but showing no white light

rear springs and shocks rusty

rear tyres low on tread

surfuse corrosion on rear of chassis near tow bar

Fail 3 Jun 2011 128,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

dust cover split on nearside front upper ball joint

front propshaft loose

rear lamps cracked but showing no white light

rear springs and shocks rusty

rear tyres low on tread

surfuse corrosion on rear of chassis near tow bar

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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P767 JRY is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P767 JRY, 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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P767 JRY is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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