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P814 RPP

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,582 mi
Last recorded93,582 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP814 RPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 93,582 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front tie bar bushs worn

rear chassis rusty

rear light lens slight damage

rear metal brake pipes rusty

rear spring bushs worn

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Jun 2011 93,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front tie bar bushs worn

rear chassis rusty

rear light lens slight damage

rear metal brake pipes rusty

rear spring bushs worn

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2010 76,567 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 71,094 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 65,803 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 59,877 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 59,877 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 54,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P814 RPP 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 75%.

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 P814 RPP, 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 P814 RPP registered?

P814 RPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P814 RPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P814 RPP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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