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R119 FUP

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,563 mi
Last recorded171,563 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 FUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 171,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight movement in pittman steering arm

slight play and slight damp with oil from steering box

Pass 23 Nov 2009 167,176 miles

both front brake flexi furrels corroding

nearside front shocker bottom bush deteriating

Pass 29 Oct 2008 163,525 miles

offside & nearside front bottom ball joints have slight play

offside & nearside front top arm bushes show slight deterioration

rear brake drums have judder

rear brakes are out of balance

steering box has a slight oil weap

Pass 30 Oct 2007 158,284 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 152,644 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rubber shows signs of perishing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 147,602 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 147,565 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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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R119 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 85.7%.

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 R119 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 R119 FUP registered?

R119 FUP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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