MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f metal brake pipe rusty
n/s/r back plate damp
o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge
slight play o/s/f wheel bearing
Oil leak
both front metal brake pipes rusty
front pads low
o/s wiper split
rear metal brake pipes rusty
slight play o/s/f wheel bearing
water pump leaking
Oil leak
front prop shaft missing
general underbody corrosion
n/s/r tyre on limits
surface rust on exhaust
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front prop shaft missing
general underbody corrosion
n/s/r tyre on limits
surface rust on exhaust
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
both rear back plates damp
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
rear exhaust rusty and poor
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R805 YBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R805 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 R805 YBP registered?
R805 YBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 22 December 1997.
Is R805 YBP safe to buy?
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