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R282 FNG

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,245 mi
Last recorded140,245 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 FNG
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 140,245 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 108,960 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 89,197 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 89,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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R282 FNG is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R282 FNG, 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 R282 FNG registered?

R282 FNG is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R282 FNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R282 FNG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R282 FNG have outstanding finance?

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