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R703 NCW

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

150,572 mi
Last recorded150,572 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 NCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 150,572 miles

Corrosion in the nearside inner arch,rear body members and offside sills

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 150,570 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In front of the spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 144,434 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

surface corrosion to chassis and all suspension components

Pass 9 Feb 2024 141,340 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 135,788 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 126,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front body mounts starting to corrode

rear buck and mounts starting to corrode

Pass 27 Aug 2020 111,293 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 99,016 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 97,735 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 85,619 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded short brake pipe on load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside wiper blade splitting.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 84,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both side rear lamps slightly damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2013 83,684 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both rear tyres cracked & perished on side walls

front no plate cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2012 81,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both rear tyres cracked & perished on side walls

front no plate cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2011 79,518 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 79,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 74,484 miles

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

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

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

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

Fail 27 Sep 2010 74,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 8 Sep 2009 68,268 miles

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

front and rear tyres splitting

Pass 7 Oct 2008 62,694 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 62,689 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 56,290 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,808 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 48,052 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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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R703 NCW is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R703 NCW, 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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R703 NCW is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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