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R112 FUP

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,517 mi
Last recorded67,517 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 FUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 67,517 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit. slight rounghness in n.s.f wheel bearing. slight rear light interation.

strong advise handbrake operation. damage to front bumper + o/s/f sill. heavy corrosion around rear spring shackle mounting points. corrosion to la hole o/s/r floor.

Fail 25 Jan 2010 67,517 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre on limit. slight rounghness in n.s.f wheel bearing. slight rear light interation.

strong advise handbrake operation. damage to front bumper + o/s/f sill. heavy corrosion around rear spring shackle mounting points. corrosion to la hole o/s/r floor.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 64,223 miles

damage to o/s sill. corrosion on rar section brake pipes.

strongly advise repair of rear tail drop door- temporary strap fitted.strongly advise bind on o/s/r wheel.blow on rear section exhaust.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 59,879 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 59,879 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 56,090 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 52,474 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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R112 FUP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R112 FUP, 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 R112 FUP registered?

R112 FUP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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