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R566 EKO

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,062 mi
Last recorded148,062 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 EKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 148,062 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 140,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Feb 2010 140,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both wipe blades split but clearing screen

Pass 30 Jan 2009 131,165 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 115,612 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 115,564 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 115,524 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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R566 EKO is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Silver 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 R566 EKO, 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 R566 EKO registered?

R566 EKO is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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