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R319 ULS

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,627 mi
Last recorded93,627 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 ULS
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 93,627 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

near side sill holed just out of seat belt prescribed area

Fail 14 Jul 2008 93,507 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

near side sill holed just out of seat belt prescribed area

Pass 21 Jul 2007 82,606 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 74,072 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 75,998 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R319 ULS is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R319 ULS, 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 R319 ULS registered?

R319 ULS is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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