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R664 DPV

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,705 mi
Last recorded175,705 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 DPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 175,705 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 164,259 miles

1 rear tyres on 3mm. †2 o/s/f tyre on 3.5mm.

Fail 19 Dec 2006 164,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipe to load valve corroded,strong advise.

o/s/f tyre 3.5mm

o/s/r brake pipe corroding.

rear tyres 3mm.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 146,416 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 146,416 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R664 DPV is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R664 DPV, 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 R664 DPV registered?

R664 DPV is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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