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R307 UTR

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

224,439 mi
Last recorded224,439 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 UTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 224,439 miles

Nearside Rear hub has slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 220,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

slight play in rear hubs

Fail 8 Oct 2019 220,213 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear hub seal leaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

slight play in rear hubs

Pass 12 Oct 2018 214,252 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system joints corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

slight play in rear half shafts

stone chips to zone less than 10mm ans outside zone a less than 40mm

Fail 8 Oct 2018 214,252 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system joints corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

slight play in rear half shafts

stone chips to zone less than 10mm ans outside zone a less than 40mm

Pass 21 Sep 2017 209,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe on repaired area (7.1.2)

Front tyres between treads deterioated

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel filler neck corroding

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 209,050 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe on repaired area (7.1.2)

Front tyres between treads deterioated

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel filler neck corroding

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 204,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak from oil filter seal ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filler kneck corroding

Fail 15 Sep 2016 204,229 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak from oil filter seal ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filler kneck corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2015 199,737 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 195,931 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 195,931 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 190,962 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on ourer edges

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 190,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on ourer edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Sep 2012 185,473 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 185,472 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 179,259 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil filter leaking

rear exhaust bandaged

Pass 27 Aug 2010 170,801 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 161,730 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 148,659 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 136,689 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 130,573 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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R307 UTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R307 UTR, 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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R307 UTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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