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R513 XNB

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,472 mi
Last recorded112,472 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR513 XNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 112,472 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2007 107,041 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 107,041 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 100,241 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 93,998 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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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R513 XNB is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R513 XNB, 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 R513 XNB registered?

R513 XNB is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R513 XNB safe to buy?

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