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R36 UAB

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,843 mi
Last recorded155,843 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 UAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 155,843 miles

Nearside door mirror is slightly damaged

The steel brake pipes have minor corrosion

This vehicle has areas of minor corrosion on its underside

Fail 25 Sep 2013 155,843 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside door mirror is slightly damaged

The steel brake pipes have minor corrosion

This vehicle has areas of minor corrosion on its underside

Pass 3 Oct 2012 145,694 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 145,685 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 134,078 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 125,004 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 114,612 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 10,588 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 97,864 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 88,523 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 88,517 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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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R36 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R36 UAB, 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 R36 UAB registered?

R36 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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