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R480 AOO

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,772 mi
Last recorded74,772 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 AOO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 74,772 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded,and small leaks.

Metal brake pipes corroding two from brake limit valve to front.

Nearside front track rod end slight play in.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges,on limits.

Timing belt renewel light staying on dash.

Fail 5 Mar 2008 74,772 miles

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

Centre exhaust silencer corroded,and small leaks.

Metal brake pipes corroding two from brake limit valve to front.

Nearside front track rod end slight play in.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges,on limits.

Timing belt renewel light staying on dash.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 69,631 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 69,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

main battery lead rubbing on steering colume

Pass 2 Mar 2006 63,376 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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R480 AOO is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R480 AOO, 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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R480 AOO is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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