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R969 WRJ

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,302 mi
Last recorded121,302 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 WRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 121,302 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 118,285 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 114,780 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 11,802 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 110,923 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 109,056 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 105,443 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 105,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Propshaft component defective

rear offside hand and foot brakes recording low effort

Pass 16 Sep 2005 102,809 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 102,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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R969 WRJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R969 WRJ, 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 R969 WRJ registered?

R969 WRJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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