MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,955 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Advise slight underbody corrosion
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
bumper insecure
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
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R851 VRD is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow 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 R851 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 R851 VRD registered?
R851 VRD is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 17 September 1997.
Is R851 VRD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R851 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.
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