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R954 KWR

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,840 mi
Last recorded101,840 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 KWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 101,840 miles

front and rear chasis and crossmembers rusty

front brake discs pitted

metal brake pipes below master cylinder rusty

n/s rear amd o/s front tyres getting low on edges

Fail 10 Feb 2011 101,223 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear chasis and crossmembers rusty

front brake discs pitted

metal brake pipes below master cylinder rusty

n/s rear amd o/s front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2010 99,134 miles

all four tyres wearing low on outer edges

front exhaust section rusty

n/s o/s front and rear chasis rusty

rear lower shocker bushes starting to split

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 1 Feb 2010 99,123 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

all four tyres wearing low on outer edges

brake fluid level getting low

front brake pads getting low

n/s o/s front and rear chasis very rusty

rear lower shocker bushes starting to split

Pass 26 Jan 2009 94,448 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 93,032 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 87,595 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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R954 KWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R954 KWR, 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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R954 KWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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