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R575 KVO

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,090 mi
Last recorded63,090 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 KVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 63,090 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 63,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 56,200 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 56,197 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 47,176 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 47,176 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,070 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,826 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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R575 KVO is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R575 KVO, 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 R575 KVO registered?

R575 KVO is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R575 KVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R575 KVO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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