MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
handbrake operation poor.
nearside sill lip damaged.
buck corroded.
offside rear shock absorber shroud corroded.
offside rear tyre close to legal limit.
rear lamps and offside front indicator damaged.
slight play in both front hubs.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
buck corroded.
handbrake operation poor.
nearside sill lip damaged.
offside rear shock absorber shroud corroded.
offside rear tyre close to legal limit.
rear lamps and offside front indicator damaged.
slight play in both front hubs.
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R48 AAR is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R48 AAR, 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 R48 AAR registered?
R48 AAR is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 7 November 1997.
Is R48 AAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R48 AAR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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