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R295 RKU

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,834 mi
Last recorded110,834 miles
Recorded on10 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 RKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2007 110,834 miles

damage front plate

damage o/s/f wing

n/s/f tyre low

rear light taped

shackle spring bushes worn

wear front disc

wind screen stone chipped

Fail 25 Apr 2007 110,821 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage front end

Damage front plate

Damage off side front tyre

Near side front tyre low inner edge

Rear light taped

Shackle spring bushes worn

Wear front disc

Windscreen stone chipped

Pass 12 Apr 2006 103,504 miles

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

long travel hand break

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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R295 RKU is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R295 RKU, 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 R295 RKU registered?

R295 RKU is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R295 RKU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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