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R396 LRH

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,305 mi
Last recorded137,305 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 LRH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 137,305 miles

Oil leak

front bumper showing signs of corrosion

rear light lenses damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2010 123,515 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 109,638 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 109,637 miles

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

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2007 95,752 miles

o/s/r light lens has slight damage

Pass 3 Jan 2007 82,719 miles

slight damage to o/s/r light lens

Pass 13 Jan 2006 73,180 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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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R396 LRH is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R396 LRH, 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 R396 LRH registered?

R396 LRH is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R396 LRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R396 LRH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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