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R793 LSO

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,378 mi
Last recorded84,378 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 LSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 84,378 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 78,929 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 78,929 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 73,419 miles

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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R793 LSO is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R793 LSO, 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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R793 LSO is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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