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R975 YTF

1997 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,239 mi
Last recorded107,239 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 YTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2011 107,239 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2010 99,188 miles

corroded brake pipe at the rear brake load valve

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 92,373 miles

both front shockabsobers damp

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2008 79,094 miles

both rear leaf springs rear bushes perishing

both rear shockabsorber bushes perishing

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

fuel pipe corroded above fuel tank

Pass 21 Sep 2007 69,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2006 60,145 miles

front number plate cracked

front to rear brake pipes corroding at the rear

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust pipe in poor condition

rear spring hanger bushes perishing

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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R975 YTF is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R975 YTF, 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 R975 YTF registered?

R975 YTF is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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