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R915 BCV

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,324 mi
Last recorded122,324 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 BCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 122,324 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 115,106 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 115,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 109,169 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 109,169 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper cracked (2.4.B.5)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper cracked (2.4.B.5)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2012 101,999 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 94,745 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 86,330 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 78,566 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 70,081 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 62,712 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 54,696 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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R915 BCV is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Red 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 R915 BCV, 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 R915 BCV registered?

R915 BCV is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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