MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,363 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
rear seat belt not check
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
rear seat belt not check
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
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R705 DGV is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R705 DGV, 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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R705 DGV is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 25 November 1997.
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