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P839 CCF

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

207,444 mi
Last recorded207,444 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP839 CCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 207,444 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 207,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

clutch fluid resivoir leval low

offside reverse light lense broken

Pass 22 Feb 2011 201,831 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 201,782 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

sharp edges off side rear lamp.slight leak power steering pipe,nail in near side front tyre.slight corrosion rear b rake pipes. slight orrosion rear brake pipes..

Fail 3 Dec 2009 194,050 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 194,050 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 193,907 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Dec 2008 193,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Pass 14 Dec 2007 189,882 miles

near side front tyre near limits,,

Fail 13 Dec 2007 189,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

near side front tyre near limits,,

Pass 18 Dec 2006 181,723 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 181,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 171,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2005 171,371 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P839 CCF is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P839 CCF, 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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P839 CCF is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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