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P926 PVX

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,900 mi
Last recorded112,900 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP926 PVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 112,900 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 110,714 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 104,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 101,243 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 147,640 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 90,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 81,972 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 80,107 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 78,726 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 76,102 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 65,330 miles

o/s front outer position lamp not working.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 65,330 miles

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

o/s front outer position lamp not working.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 58,898 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 52,970 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 45,308 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 43,563 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 43,563 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 May 2007 41,393 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 39,306 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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P926 PVX is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P926 PVX, 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 P926 PVX registered?

P926 PVX is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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