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R766 YDV

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

150,683 mi
Last recorded150,683 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 YDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 150,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside wiper blade poor

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Rear both sides shock absorber shield corroded and broken

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal rubber poor

rust various areas underside

Pass 22 Apr 2015 147,404 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 143,462 miles

slight play in steering

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chassis slightly corroded both sides

Pass 4 Apr 2013 139,746 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 135,973 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel lines corroded

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

slight corrosion various areas underside vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2011 132,095 miles

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

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

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

hand brake effiecency only just met

slight corrosion various areas underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2010 127,739 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake slightly tight

Pass 7 Apr 2009 123,131 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 119,077 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 114,821 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 114,811 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 27 Mar 2006 108,818 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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R766 YDV is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R766 YDV, 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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R766 YDV is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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