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R667 EHB

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,629 mi
Last recorded126,629 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR667 EHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 126,629 miles

both rear lamp lens damaged

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 14 Jul 2014 126,629 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear lamp lens damaged

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jul 2013 124,845 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 124,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 122,519 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 120,031 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 120,031 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 117,221 miles

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

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

intermitant fault with o/s headlight

Fail 14 Jul 2010 117,221 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

intermitant fault with o/s headlight

Pass 14 Jul 2009 114,461 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 112,041 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 112,041 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 109,468 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 109,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 106,893 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 99,143 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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R667 EHB is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R667 EHB, 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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R667 EHB is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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