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R620 VLH

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,384 mi
Last recorded172,384 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 VLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 172,384 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 172,384 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 170,600 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 168,513 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 166,565 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 163,663 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 151,821 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 142,011 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 142,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 124,403 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 124,403 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R620 VLH is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R620 VLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R620 VLH registered?

R620 VLH is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R620 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R620 VLH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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