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R796 TYA

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,909 mi
Last recorded95,909 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 TYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 95,909 miles

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED , REAR SHOCK SHROUDS CORRODED , OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 17 Nov 2009 105,323 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 94,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 93,469 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

offside wiper torn

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2008 93,469 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

offside wiper torn

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2007 92,016 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 92,015 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 88,548 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 83,639 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 83,639 miles

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

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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R796 TYA is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R796 TYA, 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 R796 TYA registered?

R796 TYA is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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