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P896 YCG

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,587 mi
Last recorded149,587 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 YCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 149,587 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 149,574 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 149,412 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 139,685 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Screen chip

Pass 5 Jun 2018 127,496 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 115,283 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 101,941 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 86,149 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 86,149 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 72,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 72,276 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2013 59,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 59,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,456 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 47,456 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 33,510 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,990 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 18,535 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 10,528 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 4,722 miles

n/s/f shock absorber, lower bush worn

o/s outer sill has been crushed

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2006 3,167 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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P896 YCG is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P896 YCG, 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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P896 YCG is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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