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R211 EUF

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

149,721 mi
Last recorded149,721 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 EUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 149,721 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 144,099 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 142,095 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 137,506 miles

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

chips to windscreen

Pass 6 Aug 2012 134,247 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 127,934 miles

chip in screen

rear body floor corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2011 127,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip in screen

rear body floor corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 121,715 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 112,822 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 102,111 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 92,845 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 80,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R211 EUF is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R211 EUF, 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 R211 EUF registered?

R211 EUF is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R211 EUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R211 EUF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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