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R655 DMB

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,867 mi
Last recorded78,867 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 DMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 62,198 miles

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

advise front shockabsorbers

advise smoke emissions

Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,942 miles

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

advise front shockabsorbers dampening effect

Fail 28 Mar 2012 58,123 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,123 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,516 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,553 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 55,551 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,390 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 54,359 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2007 49,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 49,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,735 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 45,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R655 DMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R655 DMB, 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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R655 DMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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