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P773 AJL

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,478 mi
Last recorded96,478 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP773 AJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 96,478 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 92,611 miles

offside tyre perished on side wall

Fail 4 Feb 2014 92,611 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside tyre perished on side wall

Pass 30 Jan 2013 87,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside steering idler as slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2012 79,828 miles

slight play in n/s steering idler

Fail 2 Feb 2012 79,828 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 11 Feb 2011 72,116 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 63,704 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 59,086 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 59,086 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 53,728 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 49,766 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 45,739 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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P773 AJL is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P773 AJL, 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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What year was P773 AJL registered?

P773 AJL is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P773 AJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P773 AJL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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