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R644 CBO

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,783 mi
Last recorded66,783 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 CBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 66,783 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 66,783 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2010 62,649 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 62,648 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 59,076 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear offside light lens repaired with lens tape

Fail 30 Apr 2009 59,076 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2008 56,178 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2008 56,178 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 53,890 miles

Offside and nearside rear light lenses cracked

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

Fail 10 May 2007 53,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside and nearside rear light lenses cracked

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

Pass 12 May 2006 50,659 miles

Slight damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 11 May 2006 50,659 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside rear inner tyre side wall slightly damaged

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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R644 CBO is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R644 CBO, 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 R644 CBO registered?

R644 CBO is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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