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P807 AJL

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,013 mi
Last recorded148,013 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP807 AJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 148,013 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 140,059 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 131,030 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 124,767 miles

both wipers split at ends

corroison near offside rear seatbelt anchorage

corrosion on front outer steel brake pipes

exhaust centre section heavily corroded

front and rear number plates cracked

front cv boots delaminating

nearside rear trim piece slightly loose

rear fog light cover loose

stone chip in screen

timing belt ????

Fail 3 Feb 2009 124,747 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both wipers split at ends

corroison near offside rear seatbelt anchorage

corrosion on front outer steel brake pipes

exhaust centre section heavily corroded

front and rear number plates cracked

front cv boots delaminating

nearside rear trim piece slightly loose

rear fog light cover loose

stone chip in screen

timing belt ????

Pass 11 Feb 2008 119,639 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 115,117 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 106,624 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 106,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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P807 AJL is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P807 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 P807 AJL registered?

P807 AJL is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P807 AJL safe to buy?

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