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R253 OCH

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,287 mi
Last recorded123,287 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 OCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 123,287 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 123,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 121,156 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 119,036 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 116,131 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 112,359 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 112,352 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 111,075 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 109,925 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 109,925 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 100,235 miles

Front number plate slightly discoloured but still legible

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2007 88,825 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 76,983 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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R253 OCH is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R253 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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R253 OCH is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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