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R448 CNT

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

225,760 mi
Last recorded225,760 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 CNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2012 225,760 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2011 222,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 222,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 217,912 miles

Advise O/S/F Tyre.

Advise brake pipes over rear axle have surface corrosion.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 211,271 miles

Advise O/S/R Wheel bearing has slight play.

Advise damage to windscreen is only just acceptable.

Advise front shock absorbers are weak.

Advise slight corrosion to N/S/R Brake pipe.

Fail 11 Jun 2009 211,271 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise O/S/R Wheel bearing has slight play.

Advise damage to windscreen is only just acceptable.

Advise front shock absorbers are weak.

Advise slight corrosion to N/S/R Brake pipe.

Pass 22 May 2008 201,156 miles

advise headlamp aim just acceptable

advise rear brake balence just acceptable

Pass 10 Jan 2007 180,296 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 180,296 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear 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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R448 CNT is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R448 CNT, 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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R448 CNT is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 9 December 1997.

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