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R670 LRS

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,060 mi
Last recorded112,060 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 LRS
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 112,060 miles

exhaust deteriorated,brake load valve stiff,fuel tank corroded and damp,front to rear brakepipe corroded,o/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded,front no plate,spare wheel soft,front service brake imbalance 23%.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 111,649 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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 Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

exhaust deteriorated,brake load valve stiff,fuel tank corroded and damp,front to rear brakepipe corroded,o/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded,front no plate,spare wheel soft,front service brake imbalance 23%.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 104,690 miles

rear exhaust heavly corroded and pin holed

Fail 12 Sep 2008 104,690 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear exhaust heavly corroded and pin holed

Pass 13 Sep 2007 101,999 miles

front no plate cracked

n/s r light cluster cracked

o/s f wiper blade torn

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2007 101,999 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front no plate cracked

n/s r light cluster cracked

o/s f disc scored

o/s wiper blade torn

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2006 90,501 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 90,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 76,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded

rear number plate starting to disfigure

slight play at o/s & n/s front wheel bearings

spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Oct 2005 76,956 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded

rear number plate starting to disfigure

slight play at o/s & n/s front wheel bearings

spare tyre defective

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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R670 LRS is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R670 LRS, 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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R670 LRS is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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