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R475 KVL

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,651 mi
Last recorded170,651 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 KVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 170,651 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion under vehicle

mud under vehicle (INSPECTION LIMITED)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 170,555 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion under vehicle

mud under vehicle (INSPECTION LIMITED)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 167,053 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion under vehicle

daamage to offside front of vehicle

fuel pipes damp

mud under vehicle (INSPECTION LIMITED)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 151,942 miles

condition of ball joints

mud under vehicle (INSPECTION LIMITED)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 151,760 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

condition of ball joints

mud under vehicle (INSPECTION LIMITED)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 134,707 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

mud under vehicle (INSPECTION LIMITED)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 119,658 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2008 119,602 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 112,714 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing

Fail 2 Oct 2007 112,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing

Fail 12 Oct 2006 105,923 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 105,923 miles

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

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

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

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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R475 KVL is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R475 KVL, 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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R475 KVL is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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