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P471 DJR

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,542 mi
Last recorded165,542 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 DJR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 165,542 miles

both rear light units damaged

brake servo and master cyclinder damp

chip in screen

nearside front bottom ball joint boot perished

nearside front shock damp

offside rear tyre cut outer sidewall

power steering fluid leval on min

slight blow exhaust flexy

Fail 13 Jul 2012 165,541 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear light units damaged

brake servo and master cyclinder damp

chip in screen

nearside front bottom ball joint boot perished

nearside front shock damp

offside rear tyre cut outer sidewall

power steering fluid leval on min

slight blow exhaust flexy

Pass 12 Jul 2011 153,296 miles

o/s/r light lens damaged

under body muddy

Pass 14 Jul 2010 142,531 miles

flad bed corroded

rear brake lens damaged

under vehicle muddy

Fail 14 Jul 2010 142,531 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

flad bed corroded

rear brake lens damaged

under vehicle muddy

Pass 30 Jun 2009 135,435 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 132,983 miles

o/s/r tyre low on tread 2mm

Fail 23 Jun 2008 132,923 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre low on tread 2mm

Pass 27 Jun 2007 128,278 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

n/s lamp has poor pattern

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust tail pipe rusted , slight blow, requires replacement

Fail 27 Jun 2007 128,278 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres low on tread

n/s lamp has poor pattern

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust tail pipe rusted , slight blow, requires replacement

Pass 28 Jun 2006 124,845 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 124,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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P471 DJR is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P471 DJR, 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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P471 DJR is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 16 July 1997.

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