MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
243,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both rear lights damaged.several brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
both rear lights damaged.several brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R218 OCH is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R218 OCH, 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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R218 OCH is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 August 1997.
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