MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
1.slight play in both front wheel bearings 2.engine oil leaks 3.pinhole in both front outer cv boots 4.slight blow on rear exhaust 5.long handbrake travel
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all brake pipes have been greased
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all brake pipes have been greased
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
nearside rear has slight hub oil leak
oil leak from engine
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
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R847 YBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R847 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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R847 YBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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