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R584 BAR

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,479 mi
Last recorded56,479 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR584 BAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 56,479 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 54,652 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 54,652 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 54,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,531 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 52,531 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 50,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 50,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,580 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,803 miles

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

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

front registration plate cracked

slight exhaust leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,478 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

rear exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,674 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

slight amount of play in steering

Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,990 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,175 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 42,121 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,239 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 40,431 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 34,856 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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R584 BAR 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 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 R584 BAR, 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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R584 BAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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