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P949 OTW

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,900 mi
Last recorded71,900 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 OTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 71,900 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 70,987 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 70,987 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 69,865 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 68,934 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 68,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 67,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 66,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 65,485 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,610 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2012
Pass 1 Jun 2010 59,980 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 59,980 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 57,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 57,861 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2008 55,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2008 55,108 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2007 51,441 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 51,441 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 May 2006 47,945 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 May 2006 47,945 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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P949 OTW is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P949 OTW, 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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P949 OTW is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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