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R627 KNL

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,859 mi
Last recorded199,859 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 KNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 199,859 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2009 199,598 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2008 193,056 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 193,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 180,423 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 180,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 167,342 miles

DRIVERS DOOR DROPS ON OPENING

Fail 16 Dec 2005 167,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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R627 KNL is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R627 KNL, 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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R627 KNL is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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