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R503 DWW

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,810 mi
Last recorded26,810 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 DWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,810 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 26,809 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 23,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 23,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 21,337 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 21,337 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 19,690 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 19,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R503 DWW is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R503 DWW, 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 R503 DWW registered?

R503 DWW is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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