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R931 VRD

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,688 mi
Last recorded167,688 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 VRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 167,688 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 298,638 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 163,910 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 159,216 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 158,318 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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R931 VRD is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Red 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 VRD, 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 VRD registered?

R931 VRD is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R931 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R931 VRD 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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