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R598 EKO

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

259,150 mi
Last recorded259,150 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 EKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 259,150 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 251,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight crack nearside headlamp

Fail 6 Feb 2009 251,541 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight crack nearside headlamp

Pass 30 Jan 2008 244,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside headlamp cracked

nearside wiper piviot worn

offside lamp unit damaged

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Feb 2007 233,724 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 233,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 210,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R598 EKO is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White 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 R598 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 R598 EKO registered?

R598 EKO is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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