MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,861 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes rusty
slight corrosion n/s sill
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes rusty
slight corrosion n/s sill
rear tyres cracking
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear tyres cracking
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes rusty
fuel pipe slightly corroed
n/s fromt brake very slightly binding
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R808 VRD is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R808 VRD, 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 R808 VRD registered?
R808 VRD is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R808 VRD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R808 VRD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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