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R345 GHA

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Turquoise Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,296 mi
Last recorded83,296 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 GHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 83,296 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 83,296 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

extensive super ficial underbody corrosion

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2007 69,967 miles

n/s screen wash faulty

on/s/r lens damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2006 55,852 miles

general corrosion to all underbody areas

slight damage to nearside rear lamp

Fail 27 Jul 2006 55,780 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

corrosion all underbody areas & heavy corrosion to exhaust(not leaking time of test)

slight damage to n/s/r lamp

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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R345 GHA is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Turquoise with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R345 GHA, 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 R345 GHA registered?

R345 GHA is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R345 GHA safe to buy?

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