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R530 STH

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,763 mi
Last recorded207,763 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 STH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 207,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front registration plate deteriated

Pass 29 Mar 2007 195,229 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 195,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 182,893 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

metal brake pipes starting to corrd from master cylinder to tea pice

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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R530 STH is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R530 STH, 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 R530 STH registered?

R530 STH is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R530 STH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 STH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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