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R469 LDA

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,999 mi
Last recorded129,999 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 LDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 129,999 miles

Oil leak

rear brakes out of balance

rear edge of floor corroded

Fail 18 May 2012 129,999 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear brakes out of balance

rear edge of floor corroded

Pass 21 May 2011 129,999 miles

corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 16 May 2011 129,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 20 May 2010 129,999 miles

Oil leak

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 May 2010 129,999 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2009 129,999 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 129,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 9 May 2008 129,999 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 129,999 miles

Inner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 128,992 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 128,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/f tyre has a nail in edge of tred

Pass 30 Mar 2006 123,761 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 123,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R469 LDA is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R469 LDA, 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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R469 LDA is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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