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R802 WJN

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,618 mi
Last recorded82,618 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 WJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 82,618 miles

Slight cracking at n/s rear lamp. All shock/abs weak.Some corrosion of front to rear brake and fuel pipes. Tow ball has rough surface.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 78,094 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 70,483 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 63,085 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 63,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 54,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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R802 WJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R802 WJN, 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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How do I check the history of R802 WJN?

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What year was R802 WJN registered?

R802 WJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R802 WJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R802 WJN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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