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R392 LRS

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,095 mi
Last recorded98,095 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 LRS
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 98,095 miles

front reg plate in poor condition - advise replace

fuel return? plactic to metal pipe requires securing clip

Fail 12 Sep 2012 98,045 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front reg plate in poor condition - advise replace

fuel return? plactic to metal pipe requires securing clip

Pass 30 Aug 2011 94,096 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust rear pipe in poor condition - advise replace

n/s front tyre close to limit

o/s front wiper blade starting to split - advise replace

o/s rear body mounting corroded

some corrosion outer sills - advise attention

some damage front reg plate

Pass 21 Sep 2010 89,601 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 84,310 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 77,305 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 77,303 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 71,507 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 66,442 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 66,440 miles

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

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

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

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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R392 LRS is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R392 LRS, 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 R392 LRS registered?

R392 LRS is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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