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R538 EFE

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,386 mi
Last recorded153,386 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 EFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 153,386 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 153,345 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 150,491 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 147,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 147,633 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 141,049 miles

0ffside rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 21 May 2013 141,049 miles

0ffside rear lamp lens cracked

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 137,704 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 135,198 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 135,198 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 130,938 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 130,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 128,400 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 128,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 125,136 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 120,379 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 113,379 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 113,379 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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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R538 EFE is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R538 EFE, 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 R538 EFE registered?

R538 EFE is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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