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R472 STH

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,020 mi
Last recorded141,020 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 STH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 141,020 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damage repaired (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside tail light lens slightly damaged

Previous repairs to nearside outer sill coated in underseal

Service brake just met minimum requirement of 50% efficiency brakes may require adjustment or repair

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal previous repair to offside rear chassis coated in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle coated in underseal

front bumper slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 140,810 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 140,794 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 139,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 139,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 139,570 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 135,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel lines corrison

Fail 15 Jun 2015 135,810 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel lines corrison

Pass 11 Jun 2014 132,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 128,635 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 123,485 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 118,724 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 114,351 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2009 109,472 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 109,398 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 104,349 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 104,348 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 98,402 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 93,282 miles

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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R472 STH is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R472 STH, 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 R472 STH registered?

R472 STH is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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