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R886 YBP

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,662 mi
Last recorded213,662 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 YBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 213,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside rear light lens as red tape over hole

under body all brake pipes covered in under seal

Fail 15 Nov 2010 213,359 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside rear light lens as red tape over hole

under body all brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 19 Nov 2009 197,721 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 182,581 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 182,569 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 100,622 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 152,976 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 136,618 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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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R886 YBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R886 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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R886 YBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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