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R817 YBP

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,496 mi
Last recorded215,496 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 YBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 215,496 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 215,496 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2014 206,382 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 197,300 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 May 2012 197,235 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 189,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from sump

parking brake lever has travel

rear diff leaking badly

Fail 21 Jul 2011 189,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from sump

parking brake lever has travel

rear diff leaking badly

Pass 21 Jul 2010 183,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

diff noisy

nearside front lower balljoint dust cover split

Fail 17 Jul 2010 183,378 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

diff noisy

nearside front lower balljoint dust cover split

Fail 23 Jan 2009 183,368 miles

Centre Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jul 2007 174,979 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 174,970 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 161,046 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 161,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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R817 YBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R817 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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R817 YBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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