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R815 YBP

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,784 mi
Last recorded160,784 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 YBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2007 160,784 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 160,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 158,837 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 158,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 155,054 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 154,925 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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.

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 YBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R815 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 R815 YBP registered?

R815 YBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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