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R789 YBP

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

207,545 mi
Last recorded207,545 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 YBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2017 207,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front perished but not through to cord

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear suspension components/areas surface corroded

Pass 7 May 2016 204,771 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 202,098 miles

all brake pipes/fuel pipes coated in grease

oil leak

underside of vehicle surface corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 199,064 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 196,342 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 193,138 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 190,437 miles

offside and nearside front to rear chassis starting to corrode

offside and nearside sills starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2009 186,458 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 183,068 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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R789 YBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R789 YBP, 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 R789 YBP registered?

R789 YBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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