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R280 NSO

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

179,542 mi
Last recorded179,542 miles
Recorded on17 May 2006
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 NSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 May 2006 179,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Centre 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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R280 NSO is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 115,911 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R280 NSO, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R280 NSO registered?

R280 NSO is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R280 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R280 NSO shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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