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R370 SNB

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,221 mi
Last recorded113,221 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 SNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 113,221 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 113,192 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded osr metal brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 113,036 miles

All suspension rubbers deteriating

Exhaust system rusty

Heavy rust on front and Rear suspesion components

Heavy rusting on front and Rear Chassis sections

all rubber suspension grease boots deteriating

exhaust system rusting

front and rear brake pipes rusting

fuel pipes rusty

nearside front brake pipe corroding, just mot passable

wear and rust front brake disc's

Pass 4 Oct 2013 112,980 miles

Heavy rust front and rear chassis

exhaust touching body, to short

heavy rust front and rear suspension compoents

oil leak engine

rust front brake pipes

rust front sohckers

rust rear leaf springs

wear and ust front brake disc's

Pass 8 Oct 2012 112,886 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 112,882 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 11,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 111,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 111,952 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 109,391 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 106,185 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake needs adjusting.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 100,252 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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R370 SNB 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 83.3%.

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 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 R370 SNB, 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 R370 SNB registered?

R370 SNB is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R370 SNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R370 SNB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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