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R626 GAA

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,232 mi
Last recorded48,232 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 GAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,126 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2010 32,990 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 32,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,849 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 23,841 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,601 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 21,042 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 21,042 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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R626 GAA is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R626 GAA, 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 R626 GAA registered?

R626 GAA is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R626 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 GAA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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