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R123 DGS

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,322 mi
Last recorded83,322 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 DGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 83,322 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to suspension/underside of vehicle/rear floor pans corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2026 83,322 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut and stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded too excess within 30cms of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear mounting broken (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to suspension/underside of vehicle/rear floor pans corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2025 82,348 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

rear leaf springs rear shackle bushes starting to perish

rear shock absorbers casing corroded

slight binding to service brakes

slight corrosion to under side of vehicle/suspension components

under side of vehicle dirty

Fail 29 Nov 2024 82,348 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear leaf spring broken (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 29 Sep 2023 81,039 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undersurface undersealed

Pass 21 Dec 2020 80,013 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 78,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions too low to register on test equipment

Pass 11 Jan 2019 75,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle has been coated in oil/wax over years to protect the chasis.

Pass 22 Dec 2017 73,697 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 71,317 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 69,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 67,005 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 64,192 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 61,709 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 57,099 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 54,937 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 52,133 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,901 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 46,448 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 43,465 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 40,236 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 40,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R123 DGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R123 DGS, 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 R123 DGS registered?

R123 DGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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