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R832 WJN

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

231,722 mi
Last recorded231,722 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 WJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 231,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 227,869 miles

Offside headlight slightly dim

Fail 11 Jan 2018 227,869 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 223,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight imbalance on brakes

Fail 3 Feb 2017 223,891 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight imbalance on brakes

Pass 9 Jan 2016 213,868 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 199,529 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 188,705 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 177,723 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2011 165,906 miles

Oil leaks from engine and transmition

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 154,004 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 140,920 miles

washer bottle leaking

Fail 14 Apr 2009 140,899 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

washer bottle leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2008 126,143 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2007 109,293 miles

n/s/r hub seal weaping

Fail 24 Apr 2006 97,878 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 97,878 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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R832 WJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R832 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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What year was R832 WJN registered?

R832 WJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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