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R631 LDY

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,822 mi
Last recorded139,822 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 LDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 139,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2009 135,922 miles

Fuel lines badly corroded at rear of vehicle.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 135,922 miles

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

Detachable tow ball quick release mechanism does not secure the tow ball arm as intended (6.6.4b)

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

Fuel lines badly corroded at rear of vehicle.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 124,632 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Jun 2008 124,632 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Dec 2006 114,084 miles

Near and off side wheel studs in poor condition on front axle and should be replaced.

Fail 30 Nov 2006 114,081 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 99,042 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 99,042 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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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R631 LDY is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R631 LDY, 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 R631 LDY registered?

R631 LDY is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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