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R815 WJN

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,374 mi
Last recorded174,374 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 WJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 174,374 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low in life

small chip on windscreen outside zone A

Fail 16 Oct 2008 174,374 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

fromt suspension slightly uneven, slightly low at o/s/f

small chip on windscreen outside zone A

Pass 19 Oct 2007 164,297 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 148,635 miles

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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R815 WJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R815 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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R815 WJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 November 1997.

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