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R613 SPO

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,500 mi
Last recorded129,500 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR613 SPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 129,500 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2013 129,500 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2012 126,872 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 123,165 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 119,294 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 115,964 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 112,467 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 112,467 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 108,918 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 106,486 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 106,486 miles

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

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 101,022 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bumper insecure

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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R613 SPO is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R613 SPO, 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 R613 SPO registered?

R613 SPO is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R613 SPO safe to buy?

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