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P878 OPX

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,688 mi
Last recorded154,688 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 OPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 154,688 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 154,688 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 140,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 140,647 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 128,218 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 128,218 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 116,798 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 116,798 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 103,776 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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P878 OPX is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P878 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 P878 OPX registered?

P878 OPX is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 July 1997.

Is P878 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P878 OPX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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