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R171 BJO

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,447 mi
Last recorded169,447 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 BJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 169,447 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracks

Fail 28 Jun 2014 169,447 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracks

Pass 20 Jul 2013 166,215 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 162,922 miles

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

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

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

o/s front & n/s rear tyres perished

o/s rear wheel slight binding

Pass 18 May 2011 158,920 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 155,232 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 100,273 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 148,858 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 148,848 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 142,238 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 132,418 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 123,540 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 123,540 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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R171 BJO is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R171 BJO, 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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R171 BJO is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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