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P849 OPX

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Bronze Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,518 mi
Last recorded141,518 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 OPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 141,518 miles

front brake discs very corroded

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

underside surface corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2010

exhaust in poor condition

rear leafspring bushes worn

surface corrosion on brake pipes around load valve

underside surface corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2009 131,740 miles

exhaust corroded and leaking slightly

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2008 125,567 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 125,567 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Apr 2007 130,018 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2007 130,018 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2006 124,751 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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P849 OPX is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Bronze 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 P849 OPX, 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 P849 OPX registered?

P849 OPX is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P849 OPX safe to buy?

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