MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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
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?
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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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P919 EFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 May 1997.
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