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P877 OPX

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,191 mi
Last recorded177,191 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP877 OPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 177,191 miles

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

corrosion on chassis

Fail 18 Nov 2014 177,041 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake back plate(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

corrosion on chassis

Pass 18 Nov 2013 171,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

corrosion on chassis

Pass 19 Nov 2012 166,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on underside

Pass 3 Nov 2011 159,104 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 152,647 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 152,568 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 147,964 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 147,964 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 146,978 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 146,978 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 143,418 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 138,925 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 134,015 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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P877 OPX is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P877 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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P877 OPX is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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