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R449 LRB

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,771 mi
Last recorded100,771 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 LRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 100,771 miles

o/s/f botom ball joint has play

Pass 18 May 2010 96,082 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 932,288 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 91,238 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 87,464 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 83,883 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 83,883 miles

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

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

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

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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R449 LRB is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R449 LRB, 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 R449 LRB registered?

R449 LRB is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R449 LRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R449 LRB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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