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R737 KFX

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,541 mi
Last recorded102,541 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 KFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 102,541 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 97,027 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 93,280 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 86,737 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 81,540 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter split

slight steering box backlash

Fail 7 Jul 2010 81,532 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter split

slight steering box backlash

Pass 23 Jul 2009 75,011 miles

Front number plate damaged.

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 75,011 miles

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

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

Exhaust heatshield loose on front pipe.

Front number plate damaged.

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 67,795 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorating. O/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 60,155 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 60,155 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 54,078 miles

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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R737 KFX is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R737 KFX, 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 R737 KFX registered?

R737 KFX is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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