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R805 YBP

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

200,508 mi
Last recorded200,508 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 YBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 200,508 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 200,508 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 185,913 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 168,605 miles

Oil leak

front prop shaft missing

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r tyre on limits

surface rust on exhaust

Fail 25 Oct 2007 168,605 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 149,416 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 149,416 miles

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.

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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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.

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