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R584 BNO

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

205,092 mi
Last recorded205,092 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2019 205,092 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis holed with in rear susp/mounting rear spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear chassis holed with in rear susp/ front mounting of rear spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired front to rear mounting on body hold/very corroded on n/side (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body mounting holed/very corroded front to rear on o/side (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit for play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 194,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension bush worn

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Lower suspension bush worn

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 185,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion load valve area (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 173,896 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust in poor condition. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Drivers seat in poor condition.

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 173,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust in poor condition. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Drivers seat in poor condition.

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 158,143 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 149,208 miles

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

drivers seat in poor condition

Fail 3 Dec 2013 149,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

drivers seat in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2012 141,094 miles

left front lower shockabsorberbolt loose tightened by b price

Pass 1 Dec 2011 134,186 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 134,186 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Inner Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 122,153 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 122,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 115,120 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 115,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 31 May 2008 109,828 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 105,721 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 105,721 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2006 102,206 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 102,206 miles

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

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 BNO is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R584 BNO, 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 BNO is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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