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R603 WBM

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,010 mi
Last recorded158,010 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 WBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 158,010 miles

rear fuel pipes corroding + rear brake pipes by tank corroded but not excess + rear exhaust corroded + o/s/f tyre wearing on edge + n/s/r tyre worn + front bumper pushed down on edge's.....

Pass 7 Jul 2011 154,681 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 154,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 153,792 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 150,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 147,793 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 145,259 miles

n/s/r lamp broken + slight corrosion on rear fuel pipes + brake pipes

Fail 6 May 2008 145,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r lamp broken + slight corrosion on rear fuel pipes + brake pipes

Pass 9 Aug 2007 141,845 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 136,250 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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R603 WBM 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 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 R603 WBM, 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 R603 WBM registered?

R603 WBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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