MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,795 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
handbrake travel movement rear hubs
Nearside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)
registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front wing and bumper damaged
Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
front number plate cracked
nearside front bumper and wing damaged
stone chip in centre screen
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R308 YCL is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Blue 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 R308 YCL, 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 R308 YCL registered?
R308 YCL is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R308 YCL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R308 YCL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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