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R454 GMA

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,766 mi
Last recorded134,766 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 GMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 134,766 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 133,684 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 132,696 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 131,087 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 128,649 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 127,032 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 124,731 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 124,731 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 122,643 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 120,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 119,909 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 119,909 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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R454 GMA is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White 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 R454 GMA, 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 R454 GMA registered?

R454 GMA is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R454 GMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 GMA 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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