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R931 DJN

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,676 mi
Last recorded179,676 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 DJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 179,676 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 170,664 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 157,179 miles

front number plate starting too come apart †osf and nsr tyres low

Pass 28 Apr 2006 138,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 138,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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R931 DJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R931 DJN, 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 R931 DJN registered?

R931 DJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R931 DJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R931 DJN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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