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R365 MUF

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,164 mi
Last recorded131,164 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 131,164 miles

Front shock bushes worn

Rear shock bushes worn

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2015 127,298 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 122,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 22 Oct 2013 119,951 miles

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

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

slight bind offside front brake

surface corrosion offside rear body mount

Fail 15 Oct 2013 119,951 miles

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

slight bind offside front brake

surface corrosion offside rear body mount

Pass 19 Oct 2012 118,644 miles

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 118,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 116,882 miles

Chassis corroded Brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2011 116,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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)

Chassis corroded Brake pipes corroded

Damp on offside rear back plate - pos leaking wheel cylinder

Pass 7 Oct 2010 113,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front anti roll bar bushes perished

rear shock bushes perished

Pass 16 Oct 2009 109,947 miles

both rear lower shock absorber rubber bushes perished require replacement

Fail 13 Oct 2009 109,947 miles

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

both rear lower shock absorber rubber bushes perished require replacement

Pass 29 Oct 2008 106,209 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 106,185 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 99,726 miles

small crack in lower part of windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2006 95,063 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 89,466 miles

coolant leaking

frount number plate cracked

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Aug 2005 89,321 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

coolant leaking

off side rear brake slightly binding

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 MUF is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MUF, 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 MUF registered?

R365 MUF is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R365 MUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R365 MUF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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