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R356 MGM

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,062 mi
Last recorded118,062 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 MGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 118,062 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 118,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 106,755 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 106,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 96,568 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 88,020 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 75,293 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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R356 MGM is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R356 MGM, 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 R356 MGM registered?

R356 MGM is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R356 MGM shows 7 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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