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R264 EUM

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,912 mi
Last recorded178,912 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 EUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 178,912 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

tailpipe corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2014 178,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

tailpipe corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 174,289 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 171,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 171,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 167,515 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 167,515 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 164,786 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 161,279 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 156,213 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 156,213 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 150,429 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 150,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 143,480 miles

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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R264 EUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R264 EUM, 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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What year was R264 EUM registered?

R264 EUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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