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R645 LNN

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,192 mi
Last recorded160,192 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 LNN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 160,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front No plate deteriorated

n/s/f lower ball joint boot split

Pass 5 Jul 2008 138,743 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 5 Jun 2007 116,205 miles

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

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

fuel pipes along chassis corroded

radiator corroded

Pass 23 May 2006 102,820 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 102,820 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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R645 LNN is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R645 LNN, 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 R645 LNN registered?

R645 LNN is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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