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R727 EHB

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,687 mi
Last recorded162,687 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 EHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 162,687 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 162,686 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 154,186 miles

all ball joint gaitors are in poor condition

o/s/f has a slight brake bind

surface corrosion to chassis and undevehicle

Fail 15 Jun 2012 154,180 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

all ball joint gaitors are in poor condition

o/s/f has a slight brake bind

surface corrosion to chassis and undevehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2011 144,661 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 135,726 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 126,415 miles

front shock absorbers dust covers missing

Fail 5 Jun 2009 126,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

front shock absorbers dust covers missing

Pass 23 May 2008 118,012 miles

battery gassing

both front shock absorber shrouds missing

Fail 21 May 2008 118,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

battery gassing

both front shock absorber shrouds missing

Pass 6 Mar 2007 106,772 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 106,772 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R727 EHB is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R727 EHB, 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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R727 EHB is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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