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R885 YBP

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,022 mi
Last recorded179,022 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 YBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2010 179,022 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 176,728 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 172,247 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT..............................BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 170,589 miles

brake pipes/exhaust corroded.........nearside rear tyre on legal limit.......offside front/rear tyres aproaching legal limit.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 165,364 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT. †----------------------------------- †ALL OTHER TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 161,511 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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R885 YBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R885 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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What year was R885 YBP registered?

R885 YBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R885 YBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R885 YBP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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