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R870 YBP

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,624 mi
Last recorded187,624 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 YBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 187,624 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (2.4.B.2)

front and rear exhaust heavily corroded/slight blow

nearside steering idler worn

offside rear tyre inner side wall perished

Pass 28 Oct 2014 180,881 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

offside rear tyre perished

slight play nearside steering idler

Pass 5 Nov 2013 172,477 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

metal brake pipes to rear valve slightly corroded

slight play nearside steering idler

Pass 5 Nov 2012 163,871 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all rear metal brake pipes to/from brake valve slightly corroded

daamage to windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2011 155,013 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play nearside steering idler

Pass 30 Nov 2010 146,479 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play nearside steering idler

Pass 15 Dec 2009 137,964 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

slight play nearside steering idler

Pass 12 Dec 2008 129,234 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 121,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2007 121,480 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 117,257 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 117,257 miles

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

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

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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R870 YBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R870 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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R870 YBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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