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P98 OHJ

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

151,003 mi
Last recorded151,003 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 OHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2025 151,003 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working and damaged (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis surface rust

Pass 17 Jan 2024 149,642 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tie bar bushes perished

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 148,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both front tie bar bushes split

Pass 28 Jan 2022 147,218 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both rear lens damaged

front tie bar bushes split

Pass 29 Jan 2021 145,941 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt webing freyed

Fail 25 Jan 2021 145,938 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f seat belt webing freyed

Pass 1 Jul 2019 143,193 miles

both rear lamps ,lens damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2017 136,638 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 136,638 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 130,067 miles

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

both rear lamp lens damaged

o/s/f shock absorber bushes starting to perish

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2017 130,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear lamp lens damaged

o/s/f shock absorber bushes starting to perish

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 127,348 miles

rear lights damaged

rear spring eye bushes worn

Pass 29 Dec 2014 124,261 miles

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

both rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 29 Dec 2014 124,261 miles

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

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

both rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2013 120,452 miles

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

both rear lights damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2012 116,099 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 110,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 110,322 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 102,350 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 91,536 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 91,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 83,156 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 83,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 72,705 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 72,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 63,528 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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P98 OHJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P98 OHJ, 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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P98 OHJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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