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P874 SDM

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,377 mi
Last recorded125,377 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP874 SDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 125,377 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 125,375 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 121,276 miles

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 slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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 slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel lines corroded.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 121,276 miles

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings brake compensator support and fuel tank support. (6.1.B.2)

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 slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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 slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel lines corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 117,052 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front prop shaft removed and not connected

Fail 9 Feb 2015 117,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front prop shaft removed and not connected

Pass 29 Jan 2014 112,931 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 109,034 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 109,034 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 104,711 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 104,711 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 100,481 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 95,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 May 2009 93,315 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 88,298 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 83,504 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 83,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 75,746 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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P874 SDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P874 SDM, 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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P874 SDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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