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R433 NOK

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,151 mi
Last recorded82,151 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 NOK
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 82,151 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 82,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 81,619 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides inner wheel arches have corrosion holes. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front to rear chassis undersealed.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 80,632 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 79,636 miles

light corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 10 Feb 2022 78,175 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 78,144 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 78,055 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 77,922 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 77,868 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 77,868 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 77,811 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 77,598 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 77,405 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 77,323 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,153 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 76,713 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 76,535 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all front steering joints very slight play

rear brake imbalance 15 per cent

Pass 3 Mar 2010 75,854 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 74,029 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 69,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 69,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 64,881 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 59,115 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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R433 NOK is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R433 NOK, 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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R433 NOK is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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