MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,851 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint by center silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint forward of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint rear of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body mount rear of rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body mount forward of rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body mount rear of rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired forward most cab mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
fuel pipes corroded
vehicle body in overall poor condition
vin plate insecure and difficult to read
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has nut missing centre flange (7.1.2)
bonnet held down by rubber straps some lift when closed
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and offside front flashing sidelamps (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working and offside rear (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative and offside rear (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working and off side rear (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working and offside (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Battery insecure insecure aqnd fouling radiator (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement cant check wheel bearing (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has nut missing centre flange (7.1.2)
bonnet held down by rubber straps some lift when closed
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
assorted front brake pipes cleaned and greased
slight play nearside rear wheel bearing
vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components and chassis
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
slight play nearside rear wheel bearing
vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components and chassis
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
surface corrosion on all under body
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
surface corrosion on all under body
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
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R245 DTU 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 58.3%.
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 R245 DTU, 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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R245 DTU is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 5 November 1997.
Is R245 DTU safe to buy?
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