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R224 ULU

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,200 mi
Last recorded161,200 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 161,200 miles

oil leak

some surface corrosion of chassis

Pass 1 Jul 2015 155,994 miles

Front number plate poor condition

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

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

Oil leak

Small chip in the offside front headlamp lens

Some general underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2015 155,993 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front number plate poor condition

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

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

Oil leak

Small chip in the offside front headlamp lens

Some general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2014 149,921 miles

Chip in the offside front headlamp

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

Front number plate poor condition

Oil leak

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

Some general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2013 143,183 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

chip in off side headlamp lense

some scoring of front brake discs

Pass 21 Jul 2012 136,474 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Some scoring and pitting of n/s/f brake disc inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2011 128,942 miles

Small chip in o/s/f head lamp

Some damage to vehicle body

Pass 23 Jul 2010 121,703 miles

Slight binding of off side rear brake

Pass 24 Jul 2009 115,188 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 108,523 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 101,645 miles

Heavy surface corrosion of rear metal brake pipes at limiter valve

Pass 27 Jul 2006 94,922 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 94,913 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front 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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R224 ULU 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 84.6%.

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 ULU, 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 ULU is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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