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R224 EOJ

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,404 mi
Last recorded63,404 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 EOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 63,404 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 63,404 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2012 57,796 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2012 57,794 miles

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

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

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 52,146 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyres worn

nearside rear lens slightly damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2011 52,145 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyres worn

nearside rear lens slightly damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,875 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,690 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,656 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 29,886 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 27,198 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 27,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

brake padal rubber worn

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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R224 EOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R224 EOJ, 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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R224 EOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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