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P852 OPX

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,952 mi
Last recorded171,952 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 OPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 171,952 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 171,944 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly lights up when brake pressed (1.1.10 (g))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 170,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centres (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear stop lamp has damage but no white light being emitted

Fail 20 Jul 2018 170,599 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centres (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear stop lamp has damage but no white light being emitted

Pass 17 Jul 2017 169,039 miles

front shock abs very weak

front-to-rear metal brake pipes corroded near centre

Fail 17 Jul 2017 169,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front shock abs very weak

front-to-rear metal brake pipes corroded near centre

Pass 6 Jul 2016 162,613 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 160,927 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 160,923 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 May 2014 157,983 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight corrosion; Chassis, Floor, Rear axle, Front crossmember, Front suspension arms, Exhaust

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 157,983 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight corrosion; Chassis, Floor, Rear axle, Front crossmember, Front suspension arms, Exhaust

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 154,531 miles

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

Slight corrosion; Chassis, Front suspension arms, Front subframe, Inner sills, Rear axle, Rear coil springs

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

Fail 10 May 2013 154,531 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion; Chassis, Front suspension arms, Front subframe, Inner sills, Rear axle, Rear coil springs

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

Pass 4 May 2012 148,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

cant see front brake pads

corrosion, chassis, rear leaf springs, front lower arms, both front brake pipes

front number plate cracked

offside rear brake back plate wet

Pass 11 May 2011 143,099 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Slight corrosion, Chassis, Front lower arms, Rear springs

Pass 5 May 2010 123,532 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion; chassis

Pass 24 Apr 2009 101,814 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 101,814 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 May 2008 93,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion: chassis

Pass 12 May 2007 89,357 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 83,996 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 83,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P852 OPX is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P852 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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P852 OPX is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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