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R503 HNK

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

115,977 mi
Last recorded115,977 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 HNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 115,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 115,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 114,012 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 114,012 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 101,185 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 101,185 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 93,025 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 93,022 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 83,209 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 81,230 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 80,504 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both from tank

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage To pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 May 2019 80,504 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both fronts to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded From load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested Both fronts (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both fronts (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both fronts (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both from tank

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage To pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 65,355 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 63,577 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 56,594 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 49,646 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 49,646 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 42,513 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 42,491 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,097 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 38,091 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 35,918 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,918 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,068 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 35,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 33,970 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 31,651 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 31,651 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 30,478 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Timewise/not mileage timing belt renewal due

Fail 24 May 2007 30,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Timewise/not mileage timing belt renewal due

Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,980 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 28,980 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HNK is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 HNK, 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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R503 HNK is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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