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R269 ULU

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,698 mi
Last recorded97,698 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 ULU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 97,698 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brakes worn

front bumper damage

front suspension bushes perished

front tyres near limit outer edge

nearside front shocker damp

offside handbrake reading low

rear metal pipes surface rust

slight wear steering

Pass 29 Aug 2008 92,266 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake pipes surface rust

nearside front bumper damage

offside rear handbrake low reading

offside rear shocker bush worn

rear brake valve surface rust

track control bushes worn

Pass 28 Sep 2007 86,725 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front bumper damage

surface rust rear metal brake pipes and fuel pipes

Fail 27 Sep 2007 86,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front bumper damage

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

steering box worn

surface rust rear metal brake pipes and fuel pipes

warning light on

Pass 18 Sep 2006 79,659 miles

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

front bumper damage and surface rust

handbrake low

rust rear metal brake pipes

wear in steering

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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R269 ULU is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R269 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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What year was R269 ULU registered?

R269 ULU is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R269 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R269 ULU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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