MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
brake master cylinder damp
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre body mount (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
rear chassis corroded
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
rear chassis corroded
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside rear light lens damaged
offside rear inndicator lens missing
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside rear light lens missing
offside rear inndicator lens missing
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
chassis corroded
chassis corroded to excess outside of 30 cms n/s/r
master cylinder /servo damp no visible leaks ?????
n/s/r body slight damage
o/s/r o/s/f tyre treads cut
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
chassis corroded
chassis corroded to excess outside of 30 cms n/s/r
master cylinder /servo damp no visible leaks ?????
n/s/r body slight damage
o/s/r o/s/f tyre treads cut
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake master cylinder slightly damp ????
n/s/brake caliper possible leak ???????
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake master cylinder slightly damp ????
n/s/brake caliper possible leak ???????
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front no plate could be better condition
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front no plate could be better condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
both front shock absorber dust shrouds corroded to excess
both front shock absorbers becoming weak
exhaust tail section joining flange becoming corroded
offside front brake pipe becom ing corroded
offside rear indicator damaged but not showing white light to rear
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
long handbrake travel
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P780 KVP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 P780 KVP, 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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P780 KVP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 5 March 1997.
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