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R904 NGM

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

163,309 mi
Last recorded163,309 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 NGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2007 163,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 163,309 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 163,293 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

exhaust system heavily corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside wiper split on end

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2006 162,868 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 162,868 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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R904 NGM is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R904 NGM, 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 R904 NGM registered?

R904 NGM is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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