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R329 HKN

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,591 mi
Last recorded158,591 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 HKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 158,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 158,580 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 158,058 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 157,980 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 157,575 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 157,575 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheelarch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 157,337 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 157,126 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 157,125 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 156,144 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 156,142 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort footbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 154,955 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 154,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 152,970 miles

Light corrosion at rear of the vehicle.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 147,493 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 142,281 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 142,229 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake imbalance passes on latest brake test parameters but shows 38% imbalance to nearside on front

Front to rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 135,962 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 12,866 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 121,288 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 121,288 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 113,143 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 113,143 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 105,140 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 105,140 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 97,076 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 87,906 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 77,420 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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R329 HKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R329 HKN, 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 R329 HKN registered?

R329 HKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 9 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R329 HKN shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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