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R550 HFH

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,158 mi
Last recorded121,158 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 HFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 121,158 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate is cracked

underside is in poor rusty condition

Pass 9 Jul 2008 114,316 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 107,961 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 9 Jun 2007 107,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 102,104 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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R550 HFH is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 1,795cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R550 HFH, 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 R550 HFH registered?

R550 HFH is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R550 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R550 HFH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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