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R571 VCF

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

184,614 mi
Last recorded184,614 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 VCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2009 184,614 miles

hand brake lever handle insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2008 183,641 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

The clutch slave cyl is starting to leak.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 179,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

center exhaust mount split

o/s wiper split at end

Pass 7 Aug 2006 178,615 miles

centre exhaust poor condition †o/shandbrake performance poor

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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R571 VCF is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R571 VCF, 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 R571 VCF registered?

R571 VCF is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R571 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R571 VCF shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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