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R821 VRD

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,756 mi
Last recorded141,756 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 VRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 141,756 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 137,620 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 137,442 miles

Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

not original exhaust system but quiet in comparison to another

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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R821 VRD is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R821 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 R821 VRD registered?

R821 VRD is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R821 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R821 VRD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R821 VRD have outstanding finance?

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