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P924 ACW

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,307 mi
Last recorded95,307 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP924 ACW
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 95,307 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 95,193 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 95,105 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 94,448 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall cut NOT to cord

Pass 15 Jun 2022 94,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and offside front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 92,916 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 92,635 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 91,900 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 89,206 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 86,787 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 86,784 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 85,135 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,664 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 80,130 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 76,331 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 73,014 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 73,005 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,929 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 65,515 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 62,764 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 59,159 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 55,862 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 51,547 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 51,547 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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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P924 ACW is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P924 ACW, 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 P924 ACW registered?

P924 ACW is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P924 ACW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P924 ACW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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