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R592 EFE

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,779 mi
Last recorded142,779 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 EFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 142,779 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 142,777 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 135,059 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 135,051 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 130,939 miles

both nearside and offside rear spring shackle bushes split

nearside and offside front bottom balljoint rubbers split

Pass 9 Feb 2009 127,519 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 123,839 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 123,839 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 119,294 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 112,305 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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R592 EFE is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R592 EFE, 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 R592 EFE registered?

R592 EFE is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R592 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R592 EFE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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