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P919 EFC

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,595 mi
Last recorded186,595 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP919 EFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 186,595 miles

Front Bull bars fitted at time of test

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both front tyres worn on shoulder

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Could not assess condition of front pads have advised presenter

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps weak output (4.1.4 (b))

General corrosion on chassis

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear leafsprings corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 184,598 miles

Front could not assess condition of front pads

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2019 184,598 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust held on by wiring

Front could not assess condition of front pads

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 182,768 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 180,272 miles

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

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

could not assess pads all round.

general corrosion allround but does not decrease strenghth

Pass 6 Nov 2015 177,823 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 174,664 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 172,056 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 168,703 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front & N/S/R TYRE WORNCLOSE TO THE legal limit

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut but not through to cords

Fail 20 Jun 2012 168,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut but not through to cords

Fail 10 Dec 2010 165,953 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 165,953 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 161,985 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 154,696 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 154,682 miles

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

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished

Fail 4 Jul 2006 148,037 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r tyre cuts in tread but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 4 Jul 2006 148,037 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r tyre cuts in tread but not deep enough to expose cords

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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P919 EFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P919 EFC, 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 P919 EFC registered?

P919 EFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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