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R71 NCK

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

263,939 mi
Last recorded263,939 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 NCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 263,939 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 263,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 250,180 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 235,580 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 220,166 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 220,166 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 208,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 198,115 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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R71 NCK is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R71 NCK, 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 R71 NCK registered?

R71 NCK is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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