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R295 EKK

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,830 mi
Last recorded133,830 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 EKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 133,830 miles

Front number plate cracked. Rear suspension springs and shock absorbers showing signs of weakness. Slight play in front wheel bearings and all steering joints.

STRONGLY ADVISE: FRONT PROP SHAFT IS WORN!!

Pass 29 Sep 2010 132,155 miles

Centre exhaust section is blowing. Rear propshaft is worn. Wear in front suspension joints and torsion bars. Rear spring bushes are worn. All tyres are cut in treads. Nearside rear light is broken. Fuel cap is temporary fitment.

STRONGLY ADVISE: ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 129,249 miles

ADVISE : CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SECTION BLOWING AND WEAK.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 129,249 miles

ADVISE : CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SECTION BLOWING AND WEAK.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 125,942 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 125,942 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 125,784 miles

Rear spring bushes are showing signs of wear. Centre exhaust section showing signs of weakness. Vehicle smoke emission level is high.

STRONGLY ADVISE: Front to rear metal brake pipe setions are corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 117,162 miles

Front to rear metal pipe sections are corroded. Slight play in offside front wheel bearing. Nearside front tyre is worn uneven.

Fail 12 Sep 2006 117,162 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front to rear metal brake pipe sections are corroded. Slight play in offside front wheel bearing. Nearside rear brake is binding. Nearside front tyre is worn uneven.

Pass 5 Oct 2005 113,623 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 113,623 miles

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

Both rear tyres are worn low and cut in treads. Corrosion showing on metal brake pipe sections.

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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R295 EKK is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R295 EKK, 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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R295 EKK is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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