MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,889 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R104 DFB is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 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 R104 DFB, 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 R104 DFB registered?
R104 DFB is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 August 1997.
Is R104 DFB safe to buy?
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