MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
outer sills rusting and nsf lower ball joint slight play various brake pipes rusting
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
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T197 AWR is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1999 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 101,278 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 T197 AWR, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was T197 AWR registered?
T197 AWR is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 March 1999.
Is T197 AWR safe to buy?
The MOT history for T197 AWR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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