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R792 VAB

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,487 mi
Last recorded94,487 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 VAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 94,487 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 94,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 93,546 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 92,720 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 91,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 91,632 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 90,323 miles

exhaust corroded . o/s/r shocker misty with oil

Pass 18 Jan 2011 89,129 miles

power steering fluid low

Fail 18 Jan 2011 89,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

power steering fluid low

Pass 1 Feb 2010 87,816 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 86,145 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 84,259 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 84,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 80,605 miles

1,play in steering box †2,metal brake pipes at rear load valve corroding

Fail 5 Feb 2007 80,605 miles

1,play in steering box †2,metal brake pipes at rear load valve corroding

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 76,190 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 76,190 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

n/s/f headlamp beam out of alinement

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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R792 VAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R792 VAB, 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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R792 VAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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