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R732 EWR

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

97,536 mi
Last recorded97,536 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR732 EWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2012 97,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Jul 2011 95,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 95,100 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 90,356 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 90,356 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 88,160 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 88,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 81,439 miles

offside front tyre run off

turbo noise

Fail 7 Jul 2008 81,439 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fan belt slack

offside front tyre run off

turbo noise

Pass 17 Jul 2007 76,245 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 76,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 67,622 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 67,620 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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R732 EWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 R732 EWR, 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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R732 EWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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