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R761 XWC

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,553 mi
Last recorded1,553 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 XWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 1,553 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 1,553 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 104,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside & nearside rear lamp units slightly loose

Fail 4 Jan 2012 104,361 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 99,083 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 96,377 miles

brake pipes to rear load sensing valve look fairly badly corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2010 96,377 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 92,008 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 92,008 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 88,434 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 78,040 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 68,137 miles

slight damage to offside rear lens

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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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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R761 XWC is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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