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R303 BAR

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,405 mi
Last recorded162,405 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 BAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 162,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 148,380 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 140,442 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 133,383 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 133,383 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 125,978 miles

Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

o/s rear brake slight binding

Pass 27 Oct 2007 118,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 104,322 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 90,055 miles

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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R303 BAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R303 BAR, 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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R303 BAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R303 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 BAR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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