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R533 RCY

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,573 mi
Last recorded133,573 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 RCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 133,573 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 130,281 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 128,629 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 128,627 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 125,319 miles

Inner Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 120,989 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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R533 RCY is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R533 RCY, 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 R533 RCY registered?

R533 RCY is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R533 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R533 RCY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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