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R646 XWJ

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,186 mi
Last recorded144,186 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 XWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2011 144,186 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 137,373 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 126,808 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 115,614 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 109,768 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 100,395 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 91,626 miles

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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R646 XWJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R646 XWJ, 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 R646 XWJ registered?

R646 XWJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R646 XWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R646 XWJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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