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M208 RRD

1995 Vauxhall Brava

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,693 mi
Last recorded165,693 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM208 RRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 165,693 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 164,598 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 164,594 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 181,127 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 148,334 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 148,234 miles

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

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

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

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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M208 RRD is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 126,872 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 M208 RRD, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M208 RRD registered?

M208 RRD is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 2 May 1995.

Is M208 RRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M208 RRD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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