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R14 URB

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,720 mi
Last recorded92,720 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 URB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 92,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle covered in rust protection

Fail 5 Sep 2023 92,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

underside of vehicle covered in rust protection

Fail 13 Aug 2018 92,591 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advised chip screen

advised front disc corroded

advised under side corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 88,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyre inner sidewalls perished

Fail 21 Sep 2016 88,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyre inner sidewalls perished

Pass 24 Sep 2015 82,419 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Front shocks very weak

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

foot brake travel low

Fail 18 Sep 2015 82,347 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Front shocks very weak

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

foot brake travel low

Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,399 miles

advised discs rusty

advised nsf brake pipe slight corrosion

advised nsf hub bearing slight play

advised rear shackel bushes slight worn bush

advised slight play both rear hub bearing

Fail 19 Sep 2014 75,399 miles

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

advised discs rusty

advised nsf brake pipe slight corrosion

advised nsf hub bearing slight play

advised rear shackel bushes slight worn bush

advised slight play both rear hub bearing

Pass 26 Sep 2013 66,934 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,046 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,826 miles

advised all four tyre valves cracking

advised both front to rear brake pipes started to corrode

Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,201 miles

advised all four tyres sidewall small cuts

advised slight binding osf brake

Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,960 miles

advised nsf tyre cut outside edge

advised osf osr nsr tyres sidewalls split

Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,535 miles

advised slight play nsr hub bearing

Pass 24 Aug 2007 48,568 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 43,540 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 39,996 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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R14 URB is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R14 URB, 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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R14 URB is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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