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R847 YBP

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

223,201 mi
Last recorded223,201 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 YBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 223,201 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 216,300 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 209,939 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 209,826 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 202,058 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 194,319 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 190,145 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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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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