MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,554 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
underbody corrsion
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
rear no. plate damage
under body corrosion
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
rear no. plate damage
under body corrosion
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Inner Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R518 ADX is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R518 ADX, 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 R518 ADX registered?
R518 ADX is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 7 October 1997.
Is R518 ADX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R518 ADX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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