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R121 HFH

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,950 mi
Last recorded41,950 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 HFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2026 41,950 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and the NSR tyre perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 41,868 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and the NSR tyre are perished in the tread pattern and the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 41,580 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 41,267 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 40,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear NS and OS are corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 40,169 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Along chassis leg

Pass 20 Aug 2020 39,708 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 39,221 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS are perished in the tread pattern and the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 38,835 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 38,413 miles

Both front and both rear tyres are perished in the tread pattern and the sidewalls

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 37,891 miles

All four tyres are perished in the tread pattern

Both rear spring rear bushes are worn

Pass 22 Jul 2015 37,419 miles

All four tyres are perished in the tread pattern.

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 36,814 miles

Rear of vehicle has been treated with wax oil.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 36,025 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Surface corrosion to under-body and chassis.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 35,153 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 34,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 33,459 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,633 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 31,702 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,590 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,190 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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R121 HFH is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R121 HFH, 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 R121 HFH registered?

R121 HFH is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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