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R844 YBP

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

235,325 mi
Last recorded235,325 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 YBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 235,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2013 235,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 229,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 229,828 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 224,102 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 224,102 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 217,371 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Play on front prop splines

Pass 24 Mar 2009 210,793 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 210,757 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2008 203,010 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 203,000 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 194,573 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 187,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 187,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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R844 YBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R844 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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R844 YBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 3 December 1997.

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