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R639 SPO

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

202,019 mi
Last recorded202,019 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 SPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2011 202,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front side light lens broken.

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/F Tyre cracking.

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 197,695 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 192,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 186,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 182,141 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 177,767 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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R639 SPO is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R639 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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R639 SPO is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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