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R336 HDM

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Gold Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

228,036 mi
Last recorded228,036 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 HDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 228,036 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 228,036 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 218,344 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 208,038 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bolt missing from exhaust flange

front number plate slight distorted

Pass 2 Jun 2009 200,534 miles

brake pipes c orroded

brake reaction bushs cracking

chassis corroded

play in the steering

Pass 12 Feb 2008

exhaust blowing

play in the o/s and n/s wheelbearings front

play in the steering

Pass 4 Dec 2006 186,250 miles

exhaust corroded

play in the steering

r/ lens cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2005 172,394 miles

some corrosion rear chassis rails

some corrosion rear chassis to body mounting points

some play steering column top bush

some play steering idler gears

some play steering reaction balljoints

Fail 14 Dec 2005 172,387 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre right on legal limit

some corrosion rear chassis rails

some play steering column top bush

some play steering reaction balljoints

some play steering reaction balljoints

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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R336 HDM is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Gold with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R336 HDM, 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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R336 HDM is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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