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R811 DAB

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

122,067 mi
Last recorded122,067 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 DAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2008 122,067 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate craked

Pass 17 Sep 2008 122,067 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate craked

Pass 26 Nov 2007 117,150 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 117,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 111,925 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 111,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fan belt loose.

front registration plate cracked but readable at 20 meters.

Fail 2 Nov 2006 111,751 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

2 x rear lamp clusters cracked

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal rubber torn

front no. plate cracked

o/s/f indicator lens cracked †

Fail 30 Oct 2006 111,749 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

1)front number plate cracked. †2)exhaust down pipe quite rusty.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R811 DAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 R811 DAB, 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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R811 DAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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