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R365 GOK

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,458 mi
Last recorded85,458 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 GOK
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 85,458 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 81,849 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 81,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 79,270 miles

front no plate condition

Pass 16 Apr 2009 76,225 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 71,971 miles

front number plate damage

Pass 5 Apr 2007 68,489 miles

damage to n/s/r lamp

number plate front

rear spring eye bushes n/s & o/s at wear limit

Pass 21 Apr 2006 59,628 miles

condition front number plate contamination at m/c-servo unit wear n/s o/s rear spring eye bushes

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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R365 GOK is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R365 GOK, 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 R365 GOK registered?

R365 GOK is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R365 GOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R365 GOK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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