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R50 GWS

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,398 mi
Last recorded36,398 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 GWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2009 36,398 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2009 36,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,096 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 31,406 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,406 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 28,806 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 27,363 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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R50 GWS is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R50 GWS, 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 R50 GWS registered?

R50 GWS is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R50 GWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 GWS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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