MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,553 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
clutch pedal rubber missing
offside & nearside rear lamp units slightly loose
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
clutch pedal rubber missing
nearside front bump stop fairly close to lower suspension arm
offside & nearside rear lamp units slightly loose
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
some corrosion to lower section of offside "C" pillar
two metal brake pipes to rear load sensing valve look fairly badly corroded
brake pipes to rear load sensing valve look fairly badly corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
brake pipes to rear load sensing valve look fairly badly corroded
front tyres only just clear of suspension arms on full lock
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes to rear load sensing valve corroded
offside rear lamp lens damaged
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes to rear load sensing valve corroded
offside rear lamp lens damaged
nearside cv boot cracked and perished
nearside raer tyre close to limit . middle
offside cv boot cracked and perished
offside front starting to get low inner egde
offside rear light lens cracked
offside rear tyre close to limit . middle
slight play in steering column
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
o/s rear lamp lense damaged
slight damage to offside rear lens
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R761 XWC is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R761 XWC, 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 R761 XWC registered?
R761 XWC is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 19 September 1997.
Is R761 XWC safe to buy?
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